Lead Quality Engineer SDET

Lead Quality Engineer SDET

This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA; Dallas, TX; or Memphis, TN. This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that's creating consumer-facing, cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hospitality industry around the world! As a Lead Quality Engineer SDET, you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the Quality Engineering team reporting to the Director of Quality Engineering, you will support assigned projects including:

• Work within an Agile team alongside UI developers analyzing the application architecture and delivering quality automation via Unit, Component, Cross Browser, Visual Regression, and End-to-end tests
• Work with Git, Nx, Next, React, Tailwind, Vitest, Cypress or Playwright, and GraphQL
• Influence the inclusion of testability during development phases
• Participate in code reviews

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Evaluate automation strategies to identify areas for improvement and increase testing efficiency
• Be the critical link between software development engineers and quality engineering by combining coding expertise with testing strategies
• Ensure compliance of quality processes and standards
• Influence testability during development phases
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, and functioning processes and testing of products
• Design and write automated scripts that run tests on new and/or existing software/ apps in an Agile environment
• Leverage modern AI-assisted developer productivity tools to accelerate test creation, improve code quality, and enhance automation efficiency across the SDLC.
• Apply AI-enabled quality engineering techniques to support debugging, test case generation, and risk analysis, helping advance Hilton's AI-enhanced engineering pipeline.
• Configure and experiment with lightweight AI agents to automate portions of testing workflows, including prompt-driven test generation and automated analysis of test results.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Work multi-functionally to help discover and eliminate issues through testing end-user workflows
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to achieve expected quality levels in products
• Collaborate with UI Software Engineers in projects by advising and implementing quality automation standards
• Mentor and lead others as assigned

Deliverables you'll take ownership of:

• Assigned Automation
• Compliance of quality processes and standards
• Assist with automation guidelines, processes, and tools selection

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
• Five (5) years of experience in web application development and/or testing
• Proficiency with JavaScript or TypeScript
• Proficiency in the Cypress or Playwright testing frameworks
• This is a hybrid role and would require to be near our McLean, Dallas, or Memphis office location
• Travel up to 5%

It would be useful if you have:

• Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree plus six plus (6+) years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus twelve plus (12+) years of Technology related experience
• Seven (7) + years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise software products such as Atlassian
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to support test automation, code generation, and developer productivity
• Exposure to agent-based productivity frameworks or emerging ecosystems such as model-context-based platforms (MCP) as examples
• Experience configuring lightweight AI-powered agents to enhance testing workflows—for example, customizing prompts, tool-invocation steps, or automated test-generation behaviors
• Interest in exploring new AI-driven engineering approaches and contributing to Hilton's evolution toward AI-enhanced quality engineering practices.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $100,000 – $145,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.