Lead SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) – AI/ML Product

SkillPad; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillPad, a fast-growing AI/ML startup in Bengaluru, is seeking a Lead SDET to design and implement robust test automation frameworks. This role involves ensuring quality in data-heavy systems by closely collaborating with engineering and data science teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience and a strong background in automation for APIs, UI, and machine learning models. Responsibilities include owning the test strategies for functional and non-functional aspects.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in software development and testing.
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience with APIs, UI testing, and machine learning models.

Responsibilities

• Design robust test automation frameworks for APIs, UI, and ML models.
• Ensure data validation and model performance testing.
• Work closely with engineering and data science teams to embed quality in every stage.
• Own test strategies for both functional and non-functional aspects (performance, security).

Job description

Overview

Experience: 5–8 years
Location: Bangalore

A fast-growing AI/ML startup is seeking a Lead SDET to build automation frameworks that support complex, data-heavy systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design robust test automation frameworks for APIs, UI, and ML models.
• Ensure data validation and model performance testing.
• Work closely with engineering and data science teams to embed quality in every stage.
• Own test strategies for both functional and non-functional aspects (performance, security).