Senior Test Automation Engineer

Team Red Dog is hiring a Senior Test Automation Engineer for our client, a Fortune 50 technology leader and world-class innovation client, supporting a highly confidential next-generation device initiative. This role is ideal for an experienced SDET or QA automation engineer who thrives in hands-on testing environments involving prototype hardware, Android platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automated validation frameworks. You'll play a critical role in ensuring software quality and release readiness by building scalable automated test suites, analyzing failures, and partnering closely with engineering teams on active development builds. The work offers direct impact on product stability, automation strategy, and software quality for a cutting-edge Microsoft device program.


Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Test Automation Engineering - Strong experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test suites for functional, regression, smoke, and release validation testing across devices and software builds.
2. Software Engineering & Debugging - Hands-on coding and troubleshooting experience with the ability to analyze failures, investigate defects, reproduce issues, and provide actionable diagnostics to engineering teams.
3. CI/CD & Automation Frameworks - Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and contributing to scalable automation frameworks that support rapid validation and release workflows.
4. Android & Device Validation - Experience testing mobile or device-based software environments, including prototype hardware, Android platforms, and automated device validation processes.

Opportunity Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a confidential hardware initiative focused on next-generation device experiences. The role offers exposure to prototype devices, active engineering builds, release validation processes, and modern automation systems within a collaborative engineering environment. You'll partner closely with experienced engineers and technical leaders while helping improve software quality, automation coverage, and release readiness for a highly visible product effort.


How you will make an impact:
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites for software validation across devices, builds, and release environments
• Execute automated functional, regression, smoke, performance, and release validation testing
• Investigate failures, reproduce issues, and provide clear diagnostic feedback to engineering teams
• Contribute to scalable test automation frameworks and CI/CD test integration efforts
• Track, document, and validate software defects while supporting resolution workflows
• Partner with engineers, PMs, and project leadership to support release readiness and quality initiatives
• Configure and maintain prototype devices and test environments for automated execution
• Prepare test execution reports, coverage summaries, defect analysis, and quality risk assessments
• Support automation strategy discussions and continuous improvements to testing infrastructure
• Help ensure software stability and quality across active development and release cycles

The expertise you bring:
• 5-7+ years of experience in software testing, test automation, SDET, or quality engineering
• Strong software engineering background with hands-on coding and debugging experience
• Experience designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and test suites
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated validation workflows
• Experience working with prototype devices, software builds, or release validation environments
• Ability to analyze failures, diagnose root causes, and communicate findings clearly
• Experience documenting defects and collaborating with software development teams through resolution
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and drive technical work with minimal oversight
• Android or mobile OS testing experience preferred
• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:

Successful candidates bring a strong blend of software engineering and automation testing expertise, along with the ability to independently manage technical work in fast-moving engineering environments. Candidates who stand out typically have experience working with device-based software validation, Android platforms, CI/CD systems, and scalable automation frameworks. Strong troubleshooting skills, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and technical leadership are essential for success on this team.


Why Work with Team Red Dog?
At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world's most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions-because we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us-and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
• Employer-matched 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date:
Immediately

Location:
Redmond, WA (100% onsite)

Job #: 2519
TBD

Job Type and Estimated Duration:
W2 contract opportunity, 14 months duration (subject to performance, budget and client discretion.)

Rate:
$9,500 - $10,400/month

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We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards, and our final offer will reflect the candidate's location, job-specific skills, experience, and knowledge.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
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• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
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