Clockwork Systems, Inc.
Software Development Engineer in Test
On Site, Palo Alto, California
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$175kDetected 19 hours ago
Distributed SystemsGitCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsDevOpsPlaywrightpytestCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability
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About the role
- As AI workloads grow increasingly complex, traditional infrastructure struggles to meet the demands of performance, reliability, and precise coordination.
- This is a hands-on engineering role, not a manual QA position.
- For candidates hired at the posted level, the expected base salary range is $130,000 - $175,000.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain integration and regression tests for distributed systems
- Own and maintain the CI/CD testing infrastructure and pipeline
- Investigate and diagnose build failures, flaky tests, and regressions.
- We are committed to building world-class teams by welcoming bright, passionate individuals from all backgrounds.
- We believe diversity drives innovation, and we grow stronger together.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a Test Engineering, DevOps, or QA role with a strong technical background
- Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and testing frameworks such as pytest, playwright etc.
- Demonstrated expertise in building automated test scripts using a programming language of your choice
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
- A startup mindset - self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to take ownership
- Be part of a foundational team shaping the future of infrastructure software
- Work onsite in a collaborative environment in Palo Alto
- Opportunity to grow into broader engineering roles
- Challenging projects.
- A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
- Competitive compensation.
- A great benefits package.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
- Experience with cloud infrastructure and distributed systems is a plus
Compensation
- For candidates hired at the posted level, the expected base salary range is $130,000 - $175,000.
- The offered compensation package may also include stock options or other equity awards, subject to Clockwork's equity program and applicable approvals.
- In addition to cash compensation, this role is eligible to participate in the company's equity program, which may include stock options granted in accordance with the company's equity plan and subject to approval and applicable vesting schedules.
Benefits
- Compensation for this position will vary based on the skills and experience you bring, as well as internal equity considerations.
- The offered compensation package may also include stock options or other equity awards, subject to Clockwork's equity program and applicable approvals.
Company info
- You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of every release before it reaches our customers.
- Ensure all code releases meet high quality standards before shipping to customers
Equal opportunity
- Clockwork Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
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