Senior SDET

Theory Ventures; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity & ownership

Direct access to founders

Collaborative culture

Hybrid with remote options

Job summary

BackOps AI, a San Francisco-based AI-powered operations company, seeks a Senior SDET to design and maintain scalable test automation across UI, API, and end-to-end workflows. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and QA to uphold high software quality throughout the lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring strong Java/Python, expertise in Selenium or Playwright, and experience with CI/CD. Knowledge of AI-assisted testing is a plus, and the role offers a hybrid work model with equity

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, SDET, or test automation roles.
• Strong Java and/or Python skills with clean, maintainable code.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright).
• Experience building or evolving automation frameworks and shared libraries.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Standardize patterns, conventions, and best practices across automation projects.
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Improve automation reliability with better error handling, retries, logging, and diagnostics.
• Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and quality improvements.
• Stay up to date with new automation tools and testing methodologies.

Skills

Java

Python

Selenium

Playwright

CI/CD

Test automation

API testing

SDLC & Agile

Communication

Load testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

TestRail

Zephyr

JMeter

Gatling

Job description

Senior SDET

San Francisco - Engineering - Hybrid - Full-time

About BackOps AI

BackOps AI is transforming supply chain operations with agentic AI solutions that automate complex workflows, freeing operations teams to focus on what matters most. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with flexible remote-friendly options, we foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and measurable impact.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior SDET to join our growing QA team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, and maintaining scalable test automation solutions that cover UI, API, and end-to-end workflows. You will work closely with developers, designers, and fellow QA engineers to uphold high standards of software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with test automation frameworks, API testing, and modern CI/CD environments, along with the ability to drive improvements in testing strategy and tooling. Experience exploring AI-assisted testing or intelligent test automation approaches is considered a plus.

What You'll Do

• Design and build robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing
• Standardize patterns, conventions, and best practices across automation projects
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, performance, and API tests
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
• Improve automation reliability through better error handling, retries, logging, and diagnostics
• Enhance test coverage by identifying critical scenarios and edge cases
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and quality improvements
• Stay up to date with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, SDET, or test automation engineering roles
• Strong Java and/or Python skills and experience writing clean, maintainable, reusable code
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright)
• Proven experience building or evolving automation frameworks and shared libraries
• Experience with automation execution models such as scheduling, orchestration, retries, and monitoring
• Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and agile methodologies
• Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

What We Offer

• Equity & Ownership: Generous equity packages so you grow alongside the company and share in our upside
• Impact & Visibility: Direct access to co-founders and the ability to see your work drive real business results
• Collaborative Culture: A small, tight-knit team of seasoned operators and AI experts
• Flexible Work: Hybrid model with core Bay Area presence and remote flexibility