Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs

Software Development Engineer In Test jobs are open across enterprise software, fintech, cloud infrastructure, and healthtech, from associate to staff and principal levels, with specializations in test automation frameworks, performance testing, and security QA. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles199+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPlayStation
Top cityCupertino, CA
Work type46% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Deloitte
Salesforce QA Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) II
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Salesforce QA Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) II
Deloitte
Austin, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Clockwork
Software Development Engineer in Test
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Software Development Engineer in Test
Clockwork
Palo Alto, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
$130k - $175k/yr
On-Site
2-10

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Fleet Response
Software Development Engineer in Test I
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Software Development Engineer in Test I
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Hudson, Ohio
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
51-200

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Ascendion
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
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SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Ascendion
Redmond, Washington
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Automation QA
$100k - $110k/yr
On-Site
None

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Software Engineer in Test
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Software Engineer in Test
Q2ebanking
Austin, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Software Development Engineer In Test Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • PlayStation
    PlayStation23
  • Apple
    Apple22
  • Zoox
    Zoox5
  • Broadcom
    Broadcom4
  • Worth AI
    Worth AI4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software45
  • Electronics & Hardware12
  • Banking & Financial Services5
  • Automotive4
  • Science & Research4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software development engineer in test jobs.

  • Proficiency in at least one automation framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
  • Experience writing test code in Python, Java, or TypeScript within a CI/CD pipeline
  • Ability to design test plans, test cases, and coverage strategies for complex features
  • Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar libraries
  • Experience with version control and code review workflows in Git-based repositories
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Software Development Engineer In Test Job Search

Show automation framework depth on your resume

List the specific frameworks you've built or extended, not just used. Hiring managers distinguish candidates who wrote custom Selenium or Playwright utilities from those who ran existing scripts. Name the languages, assertion libraries, and CI integrations you owned.

Quantify test coverage impact in bullets

Replace vague claims with outcomes tied to your automation work. How much did flaky test rates drop? What release cycle time did your suite reduce? Concrete before-and-after numbers make your resume stand out against candidates who list tools without results.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists software development engineer in test openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by test stack, not just title

Job titles vary widely across companies. Search for the tools central to your experience, like Appium, Cypress, or JMeter, alongside the title. Roles labeled QA engineer, SDET, or automation engineer often describe identical work and competition levels differ noticeably.

Prepare to whiteboard a test plan live

Most SDET loops include a design round where you outline a test strategy for a real feature from scratch. Practice talking through boundary conditions, edge cases, data dependencies, and failure modes before you sit down, not just syntax or algorithm questions.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Clarify whether the role owns the test infrastructure or inherits legacy suites, and whether it reports into engineering or QA. Both factors shape growth, influence, and day-to-day frustration more than most candidates realize until they're already in the seat.

Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most software development engineer in tests?

The companies hiring the most software development engineer in tests right now include PlayStation, Apple, and Zoox, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated at companies with large consumer-facing platforms and those running continuous deployment at scale.

How many software development engineer in test jobs are remote?

About 54% of software development engineer in test openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible engineering tracks. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure test automation and API testing tend to be the most remote-friendly, while device, embedded, and hardware-adjacent test roles are more likely to require on-site work.

How do you become a software development engineer in test?

Start by building programming fluency in Python or Java alongside hands-on experience with at least one automation framework. Contribute to open-source test projects or add an automation suite to a personal project to demonstrate initiative. Transition roles in manual QA that involve scripting or tooling are a common on-ramp, and a computer science degree or equivalent technical background strengthens your candidacy for SDET-specific positions.

Can you get a software development engineer in test job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level software development engineer in test roles exist, particularly at mid-size companies that need automation built from scratch rather than maintained. Candidates with limited professional experience can strengthen applications by publishing a GitHub repository with a working test suite, even for a side project. Internship experience in QA or software development, combined with demonstrated scripting ability, often satisfies minimum requirements for associate SDET openings.

What does the software development engineer in test interview process look like?

The process typically includes a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round covering automation concepts and debugging, and an onsite or virtual loop with multiple rounds. Expect at least one coding round focused on writing clean, testable code, one round on test design and strategy where you outline coverage for a hypothetical feature, and a systems or tools discussion with senior engineers or an engineering manager.

Where can I find and apply to software development engineer in test jobs?

You can find and apply to software development engineer in test jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level, preferred tech stack, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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