[Remote] Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

September 26, 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Automox is a company focused on helping IT administrators automate fundamental security tasks. The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test will own test strategy and execution for feature areas, design complex test environments, perform manual and automated testing, analyze defects, and improve testing processes within an Agile team.

Responsibilities

Own test strategy and execution for one or more feature areas, working closely with the cross-functional team to ensure that we meet our quality objectives
Design complex IT configurations to test product capabilities in simulated production-like environments
Perform and participate in all aspects of manual and automated test verifications. This includes feature and functional testing, load, performance, and regression testing
Perform root cause analysis for bugs and work with the development team to resolve them
Work collaboratively as part of a scrum team to deliver great software and promote an overall culture of quality
Identify and execute on opportunities to improve our processes to facilitate increased test coverage

Skills

You are a seasoned Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), or Automation QA Engineer, who is passionate about delivering a high quality product at a fast pace
You are enthusiastic about software quality, and can interact directly with product owners and delivery team members to plan, scope, schedule and implement testing activities
You have very strong communication, collaboration and analytical skills and an ability to work as part of an Agile team
7+ years of combined software development, QA and test automation experience
5+ years hands-on experience as an SDET or Automation QA Engineer defining test strategy, test design patterns, and executing tests with varied complexity for commercial SaaS products
Proficiency with Python and experience using testing frameworks such as PyTest
Understanding of PHP, Python and/or Golang from the standpoint of applying automation tests
API and RESTful architecture test automation experience
Experience working in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) model including Github and CI pipeline automation tools
Intellectual curiosity and a willingness for continual learning
Comfortable working asynchronously on a distributed team
Proactively collaborates with other teams/team members across time zones
A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related subject
LOCATION: Home office in the US

Benefits

Home office in the US
Opportunity to excel and grow your career
Working asynchronously on a distributed team

Company Overview

Automox provides cloud-based endpoint management software that automates patching, configuration, and security operations. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.automox.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Automox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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