Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – US Recent Grad (Remote)

Zact•Saratoga, CA

21h•Remote

About The Position

Zact is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to help build scalable, reliable, and intelligent testing solutions for its product. The SDET will work with engineers, product managers, and QA teams to design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks, and explore how AI can improve testing efficiency and coverage. The role is fully remote and part of a global team.

Requirements

At least 5 years of proven experience as an SDET, QA Engineer, or Software Engineer focused on automated testing.
Strong programming skills in TypeScript or Python.
Hands-on experience with Playwright, Pytest, and Postman.
Experience with IDEs such as Cursor or equivalent tools for test development and workflow efficiency.
Understanding of AI concepts and their application in testing and automation.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and triggering automated tests.
Ability to design test frameworks, write reusable test code, and identify automation opportunities.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across time zones.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other test automation frameworks or languages.
Exposure to AI-assisted test generation or analytics tools.
Knowledge of SaaS, B2B, or enterprise software environments.
Understanding of performance, security, or accessibility testing.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using TypeScript, Python, Pytest, Playwright, and related technologies.
Create and maintain API tests using Postman.
Collaborate with engineers and QA teams to define testing strategies and ensure comprehensive coverage.
Identify tests and workflows that can benefit from automation or AI-assisted testing.
Explore and use AI tools for test generation, defect prediction, and test optimization.
Write clean, maintainable, and scalable test code using best practices.
Work with CI/CD pipelines to trigger automated tests and integrate them into release processes.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve test failures in coordination with development teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, test frameworks, and tooling.