Software Engineer in Test (Python)

Software Engineer in Test (Python) Department: Research & Development Employment Type: Full Time Location: US-North Carolina-Raleigh Description This full-time, on-site position is ideal for experienced Software Development professionals with experience in automated testing. We are looking for a Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join the Predictability Core team which is responsible for implementing new clinical features designed to improve the efficacy and predictability for our Invisalign product. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues from larger R&D group, Biomechanical team, Clinical experts and product managers, focusing on algorithmic and mathematical solutions for orthodontic problems spread across different geographies. As a SDET, you will design and extend automatic test systems for complex problem domains in a regulated medical environment using Python. Role expectations Interact closely with clinical experts, project managers, product owners, and software developers, to analyze specifications and deliver detailed requirements. Find advanced solutions for verifying open-ended clinical requirements. Develop functional, regression, performance, and integration testing solutions using test automation tools Perform exploratory testing to quickly uncover problems and to guide the development of more formal test scripts. Write and review automatic tests, and support software developers in writing tests early in the development process. Troubleshoot and triage manually reported problems and feedback. Contribute to documentation, architecture, and project planning and sizing. Participate in release preparation: software verification, maintenance of test coverage, troubleshooting and production support. Set up, maintain, and improve reliable test environments and CI/CD pipelines. Set up, configure, maintain, and improve existing automation frameworks. Research new test tools, test methodologies, and trends, to upgrade existing practices and processes and to create new frameworks. Collaborate with other teams to improve automation, QA methodologies, and best practices throughout the company. What we're looking for Excellent knowledge and practical experience with Python Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics or related field, or equivalent experience in software development 6+ years of practical experience with tools, methodologies, and frameworks for automatic software testing Experience in Agile SDLC Working knowledge of GIT Experience in writing and maintenance of technical documentation Highly motivated, creative, self-starter, with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and a “can do” attitude. Thrives in a high-paced, multi-task environment Complementary skills Experience in testing complex 3D Software Experience in working with PyTest, Open3D, Trimesh, Pandas, Numpy Python libraries Experience with Build Management, Software Configuration Management, Change Management, and Release Management activities Experience working in highly regulated industries (such as Banking, Financial, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Aerospace, etc.) Experience working with Atlassian stack Bamboo, Zephyr, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence etc Experience working with Splunk which our primary monitoring tool Mathematical background, and knowledge of optimization methods, linear algebra, analytical geometry, and/or 3D graphics on a university level Pay Transparency If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience. General Description of All Benefits We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position. Family Benefits Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services Employee Assistance Program Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan Employee benefits Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans. Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans. Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre‑tax commuter benefit plan. 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after‑tax options. Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible). Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay‑period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non‑exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure. Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours. 11 Company‑designated paid holidays throughout the year. If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law. Non‑exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long‑term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law. #J-18808-Ljbffr