Software Development Engineer in Test (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer in Test (Backend/Cybersecurity): Designing and implementing automated testing strategies for distributed machine identity security systems with an accent on backend reliability and system observability. Focus on building robust test frameworks, validating distributed service behavior, and integrating quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.

Location: Hybrid (United States)

Salary: $130,000 – $161,000

Company

Global leader in identity security providing an AI-powered platform to secure human and machine identities in the modern enterprise.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend services and APIs.
• Develop and execute test strategies across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers.
• Partner with engineers to ensure systems are testable, observable, and resilient.
• Validate system behavior across distributed services, including failure scenarios and edge cases.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient test execution.
• Debug and troubleshoot test failures across application and infrastructure layers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in SDET, backend QA, or software engineering with a testing focus.
• Strong experience in backend/API testing (REST, GraphQL) and frameworks like JUnit or Playwright.
• Proficiency in programming with Java, Python, or Go.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and debugging distributed cloud-based applications.
• Must be based in the United States for hybrid work.

Nice to have

• Experience with SaaS or cloud-native products.
• Exposure to performance/load testing and knowledge of PKI security concepts.
• Experience using AI tools to improve testing efficiency or coverage.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, and discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and financial benefits.
• Opportunity to work on high-scale backend systems in real-world environments.
• Clear growth path into Senior SDET or backend/platform engineering roles.