Software Development Engineer in Test

Role Description

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions and frameworks that support the quality and reliability of SmartRent products. This role builds and enhances scalable automation frameworks and integrates automated testing into CI pipelines to support continuous quality validation across platform and device functionality. The SDET works closely with developers and QA team members to:

• Embed automation into the development lifecycle
• Design and execute test strategies across functional, integration, API, and end-to-end testing
• Perform code reviews to ensure automation quality and consistency

This role also focuses on continuously improving testing processes and methodologies, evaluating and incorporating AI tools to shift automation earlier in the development process, and independently determining effective technical approaches to testing solutions. The SDET contributes to refining existing procedures and developing forward-looking testing models that support reliable, scalable product delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in test automation development using JavaScript or TypeScript, including hands-on experience with Playwright.
• 3+ years of experience working with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and version control systems (e.g., GitHub).
• Experience with AI tools such as Claude Code and Cursor.
• Solid understanding of QA tool development chains and environments.
• Demonstrate expertise in black box and grey box testing methodologies, experience with standard QA and development tools, and the ability to operate within short release cycles.
• Superior communication and analytical skills, including strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems.
• Experience with Mobile automation with Appium.
• Experience with project and test management tools (e.g. Jira/Zephyr).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrate expertise in black box and grey box testing methodologies, experience with standard QA and development tools, and the ability to operate within short release cycles.
• Superior communication and analytical skills, including strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems.
• Experience in manual testing.
• Experience mentoring test team members.
• Experience working in a cross-team environment (e.g. manual and automation testers).
• Experience reporting progress and results to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support well-being and future.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low deductibles and 75–100% employer contributions.
• Flexible and generous PTO.
• Competitive 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discounted insurance plans for pets and legal services.
• Employee stock purchase plan to help you invest in your future.