Software Development Engineer in Test

SmartRent•Orlando, FL

7h•Remote

About The Position

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, and 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.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

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
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Responsibilities

Build and enhance automation frameworks to support scalable and maintainable test coverage across platform and device functionality
Build and maintain automation into CI pipelines to support continuous quality validation
Devise improvements to current procedures and develop models of possible future configurations
Incorporate AI tools into the test pipeline to support shifting automation earlier in the development process.
Assess technical challenges independently and define effective solution strategies with minimal direction
Identify gaps in existing workflows and implement iterative improvements to frameworks, standards, and testing practices
Work closely with developers and QA team members to integrate automation into the development lifecycle
Perform Code Reviews of Automation Engineers tests to ensure quality, reliability, and adherence to standards
Design and execute test strategies across functional, integration, API, and end-to-end testing

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low deductibles and 75–100% employer contributions
flexible and generous PTO
a competitive 401(k) with employer contributions
paid parental leave
discounted insurance plans for pets and legal services
an employee stock purchase plan

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