HackerRank
Software Development Engineer in Test I
Hybrid in Santa Clara, CA
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$120kDetected 21 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptCode ReviewGitDockerKubernetesCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsRESTAgentic AIAccessibilityPlaywrightPostmanTest AutomationManual TestingBDDAPI TestingCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- As a SDET, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our automation-first quality strategy across web, API, and AI-driven systems.
- This is a hands-on, technically deep role with real ownership and impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead and standardize test automation practices across teams and services
- Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and SerenityJS
- Develop automated test suites in JavaScript/TypeScript for web, API, and workflow validation
- Design and maintain REST API automation using Postman or equivalent tools
- Monitor automation executions, analyze failures, and drive root-cause resolution
- Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript for building reliable, maintainable automation
- Use AI agents or tools to perform day-to-day activities or to test AI-powered features.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in QA Automation / SDET roles
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and SerenityJS (JavaScript/TypeScript)
- Solid experience in REST API testing using Postman or similar tools
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions
- Strong working knowledge of Git (GitHub) and modern version control workflows
- Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes-based environments
- Experience with Desktop Automation testing
- Strong understanding of regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex automation failures
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence quality across teams
Skills
- As this shift accelerates, the definition of strong technical talent is changing.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this role is $110,000-$120,000, plus a target 10% annual bonus tied to individual and company performance.
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Benefits
- Collaborate during design and story elaboration to define acceptance criteria and risk coverage
- You will also receive equity (stock options) and a comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits.
- We never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.
Equal opportunity
- HackerRank is a proud equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- We provide equal opportunity to everyone for employment based on individual performance and qualification.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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