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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** The Multi - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, TypeScript, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, Containerization, Playwright, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-in-test-multi-media-llc-50-9797254 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in software development and writing automated tests. * Significant software development skills in JavaScript and/or TypeScript, with the ability to write clean, efficient, modular code and conduct code reviews. * Passionate about writing code that improves reliability, catches bugs early, and contributes to high-velocity, high-quality software delivery. * Expertise in test automation frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress, with hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale automation suites. * Strong understanding of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines and integrating test automation within them. * In-depth knowledge of test design, development, and execution, with the ability to implement best practices in test automation. * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues in both production and test environments. * Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) for test environments. * Experience working in agile environments, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure stable releases * Proven experience mentoring team members and upskilling engineers. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test to provide technical leadership for automation across QA and partner engineering teams. This role is focused on complex test automation, testing infrastructure, developer productivity, and release confidence. The Senior Software Engineer in Test owns end-to-end automation for complex features, helps shape technical direction for the automation team, and serves as a trusted quality partner to engineering teams. This role is responsible for improving the reliability of CI/CD signals while raising standards for testability and maintainable automation. This role does not require direct people management. The impact comes through technical judgment, delivery, code review, mentoring, and influence across QA and engineering., * Develop and maintain scalable automated tests and frameworks for complex, high-value workflows. * Lead automation strategy, test planning, and coverage for complex features. * Improve testing infrastructure, test data, reporting, CI/CD pipelines, and test stability. * Build automation tools and internal services that improve QA and developer productivity. * Use AI-enabled tools to streamline QA processes, reduce repetitive work, and improve test analysis, documentation, and workflow efficiency. * Partner with engineering teams early to improve testability, risk coverage, and release confidence. * Apply sound judgment when selecting test types and automation targets. * Accurately identify edge cases, security concerns, performance risks, and failure modes. * Lead complex projects from planning through delivery and serve as a subject matter expert for core testing platforms. * Conduct code reviews, contribute to technical decisions, and uphold automation and coding standards. * Mentor engineers to upskill the team, strengthen capability, and promote knowledge sharing. * Apply strong sprint-process knowledge to support current priorities and long-term team goals. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)