Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET)
The Walt Disney Company3 days ago
San Francisco, CA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$108k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop automated UI, API, and integration test frameworks and suites using Python or another object-oriented language.
- Partner with software engineers and participate in platform design discussions to enable richer testing scenarios and earlier defect detection.
- Assist with issue triage, diagnosis, and resolution across teams.
- Develop and execute end-to-end acceptance tests and manual test cases where automation is insufficient.
- Drive conversion of manual tests to automated tests.
- Build robust, fault-tolerant, cloud-native solutions and improve system scalability and performance.
- Lead and deliver multiple projects, review team members’ code, and promote software engineering and testing best practices.
- Design and enhance software testing frameworks and identify opportunities to improve products and services.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on software test development experience, including functional and non-functional testing.
- Strong experience with Python or another object-oriented language.
- Experience building or improving test automation frameworks.
- Experience integrating CI/CD and developing pipelines with Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar tools.
- Experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium, Robot, or Watir.
- Experience with Gherkin and BDD/TDD approaches.
- Knowledge of software engineering practices and Agile approaches.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent degree or work experience.
- Passion for testing best practices, product quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to take on challenges while collaborating effectively within a team.
Benefits
- Full-time employment based in San Francisco, California.
- Hiring range of $108,400–$145,300 per year, with base pay varying by location, knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
- Potential bonus and/or long-term incentive units in addition to medical, financial, and other benefits.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified entertainment business that produces films and television, operates theme parks and resorts, and runs streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. It earns revenue from subscriptions and advertising, theatrical distribution, licensing and merchandise, and park admissions and experiences. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Burbank, California, Disney owns brands such as Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios and serves audiences worldwide.