SDET Engineer: Embedded Linux Automation & Frameworks

BlackSky Global

United States

Presencial

USD 90.000 - 130.000

Jornada completa

Hace 9 días

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO) 15 days

Holidays 11

Floating holidays

Parental leave

ESPP

Casual offices

On-site gym and snacks

Team events

Descripción de la vacante

BlackSky Global is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design and implement automated test frameworks for our enterprise software running on embedded Linux. You will build reusable Python test code, service simulators, and scalable test frameworks that integrate into CI/CD pipelines for consistent coverage across complex workflows.

You will monitor nightly tests, diagnose failures, and work with developers to validate fixes, while also performing targeted manual testing for

Formación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
6+ years of experience as Software Test Engineer, Automation Engineer, or SDET with hands-on software development responsibilities.
Strong Python proficiency with reusable modules and test harnesses.
Experience with embedded Linux systems, API-driven architectures, and service interactions.
Proficiency in CI-based automated test pipelines and nightly test execution.
Familiarity with Jira/XRay, Slack integrations, or similar tools.
Ability to document test plans, automation approaches, and defect reports clearly.
US citizenship required due to program requirements.
Bonus: experience with C/C++ and device emulation.

Responsabilidades

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools using Python, targeting embedded Linux systems.
Build Python test cases and libraries, and create tooling around device automation and visibility.
Monitor nightly automated test runs, analyze failures, and provide actionable insights via Jira/X‑Ray, Slack, and CI/CD pipelines.
Troubleshoot embedded Linux issues, examine logs and telemetry, and verify fixes with developers.
Perform targeted manual testing for new features and complex regression scenarios.
Validate functional behavior and edge cases across distributed components.
Document test plans, automation patterns, and reproduction steps for defects.
Support internal Python-based test applications, tools, and services used in daily verification workflows.
Ensure adequate test coverage for new features, releases, and high‑risk areas.
Contribute to continuous improvement of automation tooling and test strategy.
Assist in readiness of builds for deployment and releases.