Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Compensation: $125,000-$175,000/year

Team & Position Details: 

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be reporting to the QA Engineering Manager. We are looking for a Senior SDET to enhance our test automation efforts across the Virtru Data Security Platform, which includes the TDF Software Development Kit (SDK), Key Server, and ABAC Server. This all-in-one enterprise solution enables secure data management and protection for edge devices. We prioritize privacy, and your contributions will directly impact making privacy more accessible.

As a Senior SDET, your responsibilities will include:

• Understand the system under test in depth
• Design, develop, and execute reliable and efficient automated tests for features and regression testing.
• Analyze automated test results, identifying failures as test issues or functional defects.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to identify issues, investigate root causes, and propose solutions.
• Support a collaborative environment by giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, proactively sharing insights and soliciting feedback.
• Participate in planning and estimation, questioning work that lacks value for the engineering team.
• Manage risks, uncertainty, and maintain accountability, even in high-pressure situations.
• Continuously learn and adapt to fast-changing environments.
• Support and contribute to an inclusive and growth-focused team culture.

Skills that will help you thrive in this role: 

• Experience: 5–8 years testing applications deployed in production.
• Automation Expertise: Experience with functional testing, performance testing, accessibility testing and security testing, including test case development and execution.
• Desktop Application Testing: Experience with test automation for desktop applications, particularly on Windows OS
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in one of these languages or similar: TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python.
• Tech Stack: Familiarity with Go, Java, C++, C# on GCP and Microsoft platforms.
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with Unit Tests, API Tests, Web UI Tests using Playwright.
• API & CLI Testing: Hands-on experience with REST API, and command-line interface (CLI) testing.
• Infrastructure & Deployment: Understanding of IaC concepts and familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes (k8s), and cloud environments.
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Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:

• Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
• Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset
• Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
• Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.

Perks & Benefits:

At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…

• A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. 
• A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.
• Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.
• A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account
• A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.

In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. 

Additional perks include: 

• Competitive compensation
• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
• 401K contribution and stock options
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.