Sr. Software Developer in Test Kirkland, WA Research and Development

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Virtual care

EAP

Mental health coverage

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Software Developer in Test to help build our next-generation radar software. You will design and implement automated tests for UI (Selenium) and REST APIs using Python, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with development teams to improve testability. The role requires 5+ years in test automation and hands-on experience with Python, Selenium, API testing, Docker, Linux, and Git.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in test automation, QA engineering, or SDET roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, Selenium, and API testing.
• Experience working on a stack/product with hardware & software dependencies.
• Practical understanding of testing principles, test case design, and QA best practices.
• Proficiency with CI/CD and test pipeline integration (Jenkins).
• Experience working against Docker environments.
• Strong command of Linux environments and Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated tests for UI (Selenium) and REST APIs using Python.
• Analyze product requirements and specifications to create detailed test scenarios and automation suites.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Collaborate with development teams to define automation coverage and improve testability.
• Build test tools for reporting, dashboards, and automated notifications.
• Apply best practices to ensure thorough, reliable, and maintainable automation.
• Support and maintain test infrastructure and environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on automation best practices.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Selenium

API testing

Docker

Linux

Git

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Sr. Software Developer in Test to help build our next-generation radar software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement automated tests for UI (Selenium) and REST APIs using Python
• Analyze product requirements and specifications to create detailed test scenarios and automation suites
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Collaborate with development teams to define automation coverage and improve testability
• Build test tools for reporting, dashboards, and automated notifications
• Apply best practices to ensure thorough, reliable, and maintainable automation
• Support and maintain test infrastructure and environments
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on automation best practices

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years in test automation, QA engineering, or SDET roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, Selenium, and API testing (e.g.: requests, pytest, or Postman)
• Experience working on a stack/product with hardware & software dependencies
• Practical understanding of testing principles, test case design, and QA best practices
• Proficiency with Jenkins for CI/CD and test pipeline integration
• Experience working against Docker environments
• Strong command of Linux environments and Git workflows

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$137,196 — $205,382 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.