Senior Staff Quality Engineer - SDET

Arctic Wolf Networks India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all employees

Private medical insurance for you and

Life insurance (3x compensation)

Fertility support and paid parental-le

Flexible annual leave

Training and career development

Job summary

Arctic Wolf Networks India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Staff QE/SDET to lead quality engineering initiatives for our Network Security Platform. You will drive test strategy, automation, and reliability across cloud and on-premises solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in QE/SDET, strong Python, and experience with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and cloud tech. Collaboration with Security and Product teams is essential for high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or SDET roles.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies.
• Understanding of networking and security concepts.
• Experience testing distributed systems and microservices.
• Influence engineering direction across multiple teams.
• Drive engineering excellence and quality culture.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive overall quality and test automation strategy.
• Build scalable automation frameworks for API, UI, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Leverage AI tools for test case generation, automation script development, defect analysis, risk-based testing, and quality insights.
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered testing solutions to accelerate validation of complex platform and security features.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Security teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Lead performance, scalability, reliability, and security testing efforts.
• Mentor QE/SDET engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Drive quality improvements through CI/CD integration and shift-left testing practices.

Skills

Python

Test automation

SDET/QA leadership

Quality engineering

Cloud technologies

Networking knowledge

Distributed systems testing

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

Automation frameworks

AI testing tools

Job description

Job Description

At Arctic Wolf, we're redefining the cybersecurity landscape. With our employee Pack members, spread out globally, committed to setting new industry standards. Our accomplishments speak for themselves, from our recognition in the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 to winning the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We're proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN's Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We're looking for a Senior Staff QE to be part of making this happen

Senior Staff QE / SDET Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Staff QE/SDET to lead quality engineering initiatives for our Network Security Platform. This role will drive test strategy, automation, quality standards, and reliability across cloud and on-premises security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall quality and test automation strategy.
• Build and enhance scalable automation frameworks for API, UI, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Leverage AI tools for test case generation, automation script development, defect analysis, risk-based testing, and quality insights.
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered testing solutions to accelerate validation of complex platform and security features.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Security teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Lead performance, scalability, reliability, and security testing efforts.
• Mentor QE/SDET engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Drive quality improvements through CI/CD integration and shift-left testing practices.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or SDET roles.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of networking and security concepts.
• Experience testing distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Influence engineering direction across multiple teams.
• Drive engineering excellence and quality culture.

About the Company

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.

Our Values

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that-by protecting people's and organizations' sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk- we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.

Benefits

• Equity for all employees
• Flexible annual leave, paid holidays and volunteer days
• Training and career development programs
• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance.
• Fertility support and paid parental leave

On-Camera Policy

To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.

Security Requirements

Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN's Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). Background checks are required for this position. This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities.

As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

At Arctic Wolf, we recognize that success comes from delighting our customers.

We believe in being lean - in constantly building, measuring, and learning in all aspects of our business.

We truly value people.

All wolves are welcome to join the Arctic Wolf pack, with compelling compensation packages, benefits, and equity for employees.

Arctic Wolf is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

We review all applications.

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities.

As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may make a request by calling the Arctic Wolf general contact number at 1-888-272-8429 and asking to speak to Recruiting, or by emailing [e-mail].