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

Stock options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

On-site Sunnyvale HQ

Job summary

Knightscope, Inc. is seeking a senior security testing leader to own the testing strategy for the Signals platform as the company insources this critical function.

The role focuses on AI-assisted test automation and building robust security test coverage for a platform that will operate for years to come. The position is based on-site in Sunnyvale, CA, requires 7+ years in test engineering with security program ownership, and involves collaboration with security and engineering teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 7+ years in test engineering with senior ownership of security testing programs.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, IAST and modern security testing tooling.
• 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.

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

Security testing

SAST

DAST

IAST

CI/CD

LLMs/ML in testing

Stakeholder communication

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

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off

Location Requirement: Full-time, on-site at Sunnyvale HQ