SDET, Security and AI-Enhanced Test Automation

Knightscope, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Equity (Stock options)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Knightscope, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a senior test engineering leader to own the security testing and AI-assisted test automation for the Signals platform as Knightscope insources it from a vendor over the next year.

The role focuses on designing end-to-end security testing strategies, building AI-driven test frameworks, and integrating security regression suites into the CI/CD pipeline, while collaborating across engineering and security teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in test engineering with senior ownership of security testing programs.
• Hands-on with SAST, DAST, IAST security testing tooling.
• Experience applying ML/LLMs to test generation, triage, or coverage analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the security testing strategy for the Signals platform end to end.
• Build AI-assisted test automation frameworks for test generation, triage, and coverage analysis.
• Establish security-focused regression suites integrated into the Signals CI/CD pipeline.
• Partner with the Engineering Services Security and Compliance Engineer on SOC 2 evidence continuity.
• Serve as the internal security testing lead during vendor knowledge transfer.
• Mentor engineers across the Signals team on secure development and test practices.

Skills

SAST

DAST

IAST

CI/CD integration

LLMs in testing

Tools

SAST tools

DAST tools

IAST tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About Knightscope

Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) is a security technology company building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force: autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and elite security professionals operating as one integrated managed service. The Company is on a mission to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. One Team. One Force.

Job Summary

Knightscope is insourcing the Signals platform, currently operated by a third-party vendor, over the next twelve months. You will own the security testing and AI-assisted test automation function for Signals, closing a specific gap in the current vendor engagement and building the foundation the platform will run on for years to come.

Location: ONSITE - Sunnyvale, CA

About The Role

Knightscope is insourcing the Signals platform, currently operated by a third-party vendor, over the next twelve months. You will own the security testing and AI-assisted test automation function for Signals, closing a specific gap in the current vendor engagement and building the foundation the platform will run on for years to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the security testing strategy for the Signals platform end to end.
• Build AI-assisted test automation frameworks for test generation, triage, and coverage analysis.
• Establish security-focused regression suites integrated into the Signals CI/CD pipeline.
• Partner with the Engineering Services Security and Compliance Engineer on SOC 2 evidence continuity.
• Serve as the internal security testing lead during vendor knowledge transfer.
• Mentor engineers across the Signals team on secure development and test practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in test engineering, including senior ownership of security testing programs.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, IAST, and modern security testing tooling.
• Practical experience applying LLMs or ML to test generation, triage, or coverage analysis.
• Strong CI/CD pipeline integration experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication with engineering and security stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• SOC 2, ISO 27001, or comparable regulated environment experience.
• Video, streaming, or IoT platform testing background.
• Prior experience inheriting a codebase from a third-party vendor.

Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary: $180,000 to $210,000 (DOE)
• Equity: Stock options
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Location Requirement

Full-time, on-site at Sunnyvale HQ