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# Software Engineer in Test Organization

- **Company:** Mainspring Energy
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $159,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Home Automation, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Case, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, SDET
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-in-test-menlo-park-ca--30599499-2909-4a51-bf0c-43a96f3dd208

## About the Role

* Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 6+ years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years in an SDET or Software Engineering role
 * Engineering Mindset: A driven, self-directed contributor who views test infrastructure as a first-class product; you thrive on architecting scalable, automated systems that increase developer velocity
 * Strategic Test Design: Proven track record of leading complex automation projects from design to implementation, with the foundational ability to perform deep-dive manual exploratory testing and technical test case design
 * Technical Versatility: Strong hands-on experience developing in Python and C++, with the flexibility to navigate and contribute to diverse codebases as the project requires
 * AI Workflow Ownership: Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants as a force multiplier for productivity, combined with the professional judgment to challenge and expand upon AI-generated solutions to ensure system integrity and long-term maintainability, Algorithms, Alternative Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automation Systems, C++ Programming Language, Category Development, Cloud Computing, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Diving, Electricity, Failure Analysis, Fortune 500 Customers, Hardware-Software Integration, Home Automation, Internet of Things, Network Operations Center, Project Design, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Realtime Operating System, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Software Design for Test (SDET), Software Engineering, Software Testing, System Validation, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Testing

## Description

* Architect Automation: Design and scale robust test frameworks and CI/CD integrations
 * System Validation: Create workflows to validate complex hardware/software integrations and resolve system-level bottlenecks
 * Root Cause Analysis: Lead failure analysis and risk mitigation to ensure test stability and environment reliability
 * Strategic Coverage: Drive risk-based testing strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage of all critical-path functionalities


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