Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (Cybersecurity): Building and engineering scalable automated test systems for data-centric cybersecurity and confidential AI solutions with an accent on distributed systems, API performance, and security testing. Focus on designing end-to-end quality frameworks, validating system behavior at the infrastructure and OS levels, and driving CI/CD quality gates for a high-load platform.

Location: Must be based in the Bay Area, hybrid or onsite role. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Company

hirify.global is a leader in data-centric cybersecurity and confidential computing, providing unified solutions for hybrid multicloud environments.

What you will do

• Design and develop scalable automated test systems for APIs, services, and UI.
• Own the quality strategy and release confidence from end-to-end.
• Partner with engineering teams to influence design and identify security gaps early.
• Validate system behavior, performance, and reliability across API, infrastructure, and OS layers.
• Drive CI/CD quality gates and perform root-cause analysis on complex distributed systems.
• Continuously evolve testing practices within a fast-paced security and AI-focused environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in SDET or software engineering roles with strong testing ownership.
• Proficiency in coding with Python, Go, Java, or C++.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and backend services.
• Experience building test frameworks from scratch and working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containers like Docker/Kubernetes.
• Solid grasp of security fundamentals including auth, encryption, and attack surfaces.

Nice to have

• Experience with Rust.
• Exposure to Confidential Computing technologies (SGX, SEV, Nitro).
• Systems-level knowledge including Linux internals and networking.
• Background in security or adversarial testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on data security.
• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Unlimited PTO policy.
• 40 hours of annual Volunteer Time Off.
• Internet stipend and 401k benefits.
• Inclusive culture recognized as a Great Place to Work.