Software Engineer in Test

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated SDET to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Software Developer in Test

Job ID: 177519

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Redmond, WA - Onsite

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join the device engineering team. This role focuses on designing and implementing complex automation frameworks and test systems to validate key product features across Surface devices. You will work closely with the Test Architect to expand test coverage, improve automation efficiency, and develop innovative testing solutions that ensure product quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust and scalable automation frameworks to validate features.
• Integrate test execution and results collection using Windows Test Technologies (WTT).
• Use PowerShell to orchestrate test setup, log collection, and system configuration activities.
• Assign bugs and feature work to the appropriate engineering resources for implementation.
• Serve as the first-level code reviewer, providing guidance on significant design, quality, and maintainability issues.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to create, maintain, and enhance automated test cases and validation workflows.
• Collaborate with the Test Architect to define new test strategies and expand automation coverage.
• Track work items, test results, and defects using Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Present progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics, blockers, risks, and accomplishments.
• Create clear, concise, and executive-ready presentations and technical communications.

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming and scripting skills, including PowerShell and at least one modern programming language.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Familiarity with WTT or similar test execution frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, automation methodologies, and validation strategies.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for work item and bug tracking.
• Experience conducting code reviews and mentoring developers on quality and best practices.
• Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and test coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware/software integration testing.
• Experience developing automation for Windows-based platforms and devices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development and test generation tools.
• Prior experience working in a product development environment, preferably in consumer electronics, device engineering, or embedded systems.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $69000/Year

Pay Range Maximum: $128000/Year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to View email address on click.appcast.io for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.