Senior SDET Developer

Autodesk; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in enhancing the quality of software products, ensuring that features are delivered with speed and confidence. The SDET will collaborate closely with engineers and product managers, owning both manual and automated test plans. With a focus on building and scaling automation frameworks, this position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and craftsmanship. If you are passionate about quality assurance and want to make a significant impact in the construction technology space, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, JavaScript, Python, or C++.
• Experience in building and maintaining automation test suites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to ship high-quality features on time.
• Build and scale automation frameworks using various tools.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

C++

Agile methodologies

Automation testing

Bug tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

Jest

Selenium

Appium

GitHub

GitLab

CircleCI

Jenkins

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

25WD87153

Team at Autodesk

Autodesk enables our customers to imagine, design, and create a better world. The construction industry is experiencing unprecedented technology disruption. Autodesk Construction Solutions delivers a comprehensive, integrated solution that connects the office, trailer, and field to improve how construction projects are planned, executed, and delivered. Our best-of-breed solutions through the entire building lifecycle position us as market leaders in changing the way our customers work. We enable the future of construction as the definitive source of information to help customers win more work, connect with the right people or job, and reduce risk. Our beautiful, user-friendly software is solving real problems for real people. At Autodesk, we strive to connect every business in the $10 trillion construction industry and improve the lives and jobs of millions of hardworking construction professionals.

Position Overview
At Autodesk, quality is at the heart of everything we build—and the SDET team is central to that mission. We're not just writing tests; we're enabling our engineers, product managers, and designers to ship features faster, with confidence and craftsmanship.

As our Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you’ll be a champion for the user experience and a strategic quality partner in the software development lifecycle. You’ll help elevate how we test, how fast we move, and how well we deliver.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ship high-quality features on time
• Own manual and automated test plans for key areas of the application
• Build and scale automation frameworks using tools like Cypress, Playwright, Jest, Selenium, or Appium
• Identify, track, and communicate bugs while leading bug bashes and quality checkpoints
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub/GitLab, CircleCI, or Jenkins
• Guide the team on functional and automation best practices
• Design reusable, modular test components to boost reliability and speed
• Peer-review automation code, suggest improvements, and mentor junior team members
• Partner with product and engineering to define what “done” and “excellent” look like
• Quantify and track quality through dashboards and metrics

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, or a similar language
• Hands-on experience in building and maintaining automation test suites
• Familiarity with version control and code review tools like GitHub or GitLab
• Experience working in agile environments with fast iteration cycles
• Comfort running tests at scale, in parallel, and in modern CI/CD environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Visual testing tools like Applitools or Percy
• Mobile automation testing (Appium)
• API automation and load/performance testing

Learn More

About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $79,500 and $116,600. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: Diversity and Belonging