Senior Software Development Engineer In Test II

Summary

Join Life360 as a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test II (Sr. SDET II) and contribute to building and maintaining automated testing frameworks for our cloud services. You will collaborate with engineering teams, drive quality initiatives, and mentor other engineers. This role requires strong automation experience, proficiency in Java or Python, and familiarity with cloud-native technologies. Life360 offers a remote-first work environment and a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching (US) or RRSP (Canada), flexible PTO, and more. The salary range varies based on location and experience. We encourage applications even if you don't meet all qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in QA Automation, SDET, or Test Automation roles
• Proven experience in developing, maintaining, and integrating automated testing frameworks within CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes
• Deep understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices, ensuring high-quality test coverage
• Proficiency with open-source test automation frameworks preferable TestNG, with a strong focus on Cloud Service automation
• Experience in API testing using Postman or similar tools
• Strong background in load, stress, performance, system integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure system resilience
• Extensive hands-on programming experience in Java or Python, specifically in the context of Test Automation frameworks
• Strong knowledge of microservices architectures and testing complex distributed systems
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers within high-performing teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Passion for improving engineering efficiency, reducing testing bottlenecks, and enhancing the overall software development lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust automated testing solutions for cloud-based applications and services
• Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless deployments
• Establish best practices and standards and ensure compliance for testing distributed systems, microservices, and interfaces, with a strong emphasis on performance, security, and reliability
• Lead and mentor other engineers on the team, providing guidance on automation strategies, tooling selection, and career growth
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test efficiency, reduce flakiness, and improve defect detection
• Establish and implement AI-driven and predictive testing methodologies from the ground up to accelerate quality assurance processes
• Ensure initiatives are executed successfully, directly impacting such KPIs as Release safeness ratio and Time to production, regardless of the problems or constraints that arise
• Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in testing processes, taking full ownership to drive solutions independently without waiting for direction
• Drive sprint planning, agile/scrum practices

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with modern cloud-native technologies such as Redis, NSQ, SQS, Kinesis, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes (K8s)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental plans for medical and dental for Canadian employees
• 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness
• Flexible PTO and 12 company wide days off throughout the year
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle