Sr. Software Engineer, Test Automation

Axon; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 141 000 - 226 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k match

PTO (Discretionary)

Parental leave

Health plans

Fitness programs

Wellness support

Learning & development

Snacks in office

Résumé du poste

Axon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on test automation to ensure quality, stability, and performance of VR training products across Unity, backend services, and web platforms. The role emphasizes scalable automation, CI/CD, and rapid releases.

You will join the VR team at Axon, contributing to test coverage across multiple surfaces, while collaborating with QA, software engineering, and product teams in a hybrid Seattle, WA environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development or test automation experience, preferably in immersive tech or simulation.
• Proficiency in C# with Unity-based testing experience.
• Proven success building automated tests and CI/CD for multi-surface systems (VR client, backend, web).
• Familiarity with test automation tools like Appium, Selenium, NUnit or Unity testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills for performance, interaction fidelity, and device-specific issues.
• Clear, collaborative communication with ownership and initiative.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement test automation frameworks for Unity VR apps, backend APIs, and web components.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with QA, software engineering, and product teams to expand test coverage (unit, integration, E2E, non-functional).
• Create and maintain test plans reflecting realistic training scenarios and performance benchmarks.
• Analyze automation results, investigate failures, and lead triage with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to engineering best practices to improve test velocity, code quality, and deployment safety.
• Advocate for quality and faster test feedback throughout the SDLC.

Connaissances

5+ years experience

C#

Unity testing

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub Actions/Jenkins

Appium

Selenium

NUnit

Outils

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Appium

Selenium

NUnit

Unity testing frameworks

Description du poste

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

The Axon VR team is building immersive training experiences that help officers develop greater empathy, improve decision-making under pressure, and enhance community engagement. As a Senior Software Engineer focused on test automation, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of our VR training products spanning Unity-based applications, backend services, and integrated web platforms. . This role is ideal for a highly technical engineer who is passionate about quality, developer efficiency, and enabling more frequent and reliable releases through scalable automation and CI/CD infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

Location: This role is based out of our Seattle, WA office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in‑office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Reports to: Senior QA Manager

• Design and implement test automation frameworks and tools for Unity VR applications, backend APIs, and connected web components.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and deployment across the VR stack.
• Collaborate with QA, software engineering, and product teams to build test coverage across unit, integration, E2E, and non‑functional levels.
• Create and maintain test plans that reflect realistic training scenarios, performance benchmarks (e.g., frame rate, headset responsiveness), and hardware‑in‑the‑loop requirements.
• Analyze automation results, investigate failures, and lead issue triage efforts with cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute to engineering best practices that improve test velocity, code quality, and deployment safety.
• Advocate for quality and faster test feedback throughout the software development lifecycle, embedding automation into daily workflows.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in software development or test automation, ideally in immersive tech, gaming, or simulation environments.
• Proficiency in C# with experience testing Unity‑based applications.
• Demonstrated success building automated tests and CI/CD pipelines for multi‑surface systems (VR client, backend, web) with GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar systems.
• Familiarity with test automation tools like Appium, Selenium, NUnit or custom Unity testing frameworks.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to investigate performance, interaction fidelity, and device‑specific issues.
• Clear and collaborative communication skills, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionarypaid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range

$141,000—$225,600 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long‑term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.