Software Engineer in Test (AI Automation Engineer)
Adalta, Denver, CO, United States
Location:
Hybrid (Work From Home Eligible)
Employment Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$100,000 – $135,000 + bonus
About the Role
We’re looking for a
hands-on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
who is passionate about building
scalable, reliable automated testing systems
for modern, distributed architectures.
This role goes beyond traditional test automation. You’ll help shape how
AI and LLMs are thoughtfully integrated into testing workflows , focusing on
context-aware automation, planning-driven test generation, and agent-based systems
that improve software quality at scale.
You’ll work across backend services, event-driven systems, and modern frontend applications while collaborating closely with engineers, product teams, and operations.
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and maintain
end-to-end, integration, and contract test suites
for microservices and event-driven systems.
Develop
Playwright + TypeScript
end-to-end tests for React-based applications.
Build and maintain
integration tests in Golang
for backend services.
Test
Kafka-based messaging systems , including event validation, ordering, and failure scenarios.
Identify high-value manual test cases and convert them into
robust automated coverage .
Translate business and technical requirements into
clear test plans and executable automation .
Integrate automated testing into
CI/CD pipelines , providing actionable quality and performance metrics.
Partner with development teams to improve
testability, reliability, and system observability .
Review code and test automation to ensure adherence to best practices and the testing pyramid.
AI-Driven Testing (What Makes This Role Different)
We’re intentionally investing in
AI-enabled testing beyond IDE copilots or chatbots . In this role, you’ll help explore and implement:
Context engineering
to ensure AI systems generate relevant, accurate test scenarios.
Planning-first workflows
where AI proposes test strategies before generating tests.
Automated test generation
informed by system contracts, schemas, and real-world failures.
Agent-based approaches and MCP servers
to safely interact with test runners, CI systems, and observability tools.
Human-in-the-loop validation to ensure AI outputs improve quality—not noise.
Experience with these concepts is a plus, but curiosity and systems thinking are essential.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience building automated test suites for
complex, distributed systems .
Strong coding skills in
TypeScript, Golang, Python, C#, or JavaScript .
Hands-on experience with:
Playwright
for end-to-end testing
Kafka
or other event-driven messaging systems
Microservices architectures
Experience integrating tests into
CI/CD pipelines .
Familiarity with
Docker, Kubernetes , and cloud platforms ( AWS, GCP, or Azure ).
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think in systems, not just test cases.
Interest or experience in
AI-driven test automation
and modern testing strategies.
Experience mentoring or guiding other engineers is a plus.
Tech Stack
Languages:
TypeScript, Golang, Python, C#, JavaScript
Testing:
Playwright, automated integration & E2E testing, AI-assisted frameworks
Messaging:
Kafka
Cloud:
GCP,
Containers:
Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
CI/CD:
Modern automated pipelines
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans
33 Days PTO Annually
401(k) with Company Match
Annual Bonus Plan
Collaborative, innovative, and supportive engineering culture
If you’re excited about building
modern test automation systems
and pushing beyond traditional approaches with
AI-driven testing , we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your resume to start the conversation.
Hybrid (Work From Home Eligible)
Employment Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$100,000 – $135,000 + bonus
About the Role
We’re looking for a
hands-on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
who is passionate about building
scalable, reliable automated testing systems
for modern, distributed architectures.
This role goes beyond traditional test automation. You’ll help shape how
AI and LLMs are thoughtfully integrated into testing workflows , focusing on
context-aware automation, planning-driven test generation, and agent-based systems
that improve software quality at scale.
You’ll work across backend services, event-driven systems, and modern frontend applications while collaborating closely with engineers, product teams, and operations.
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and maintain
end-to-end, integration, and contract test suites
for microservices and event-driven systems.
Develop
Playwright + TypeScript
end-to-end tests for React-based applications.
Build and maintain
integration tests in Golang
for backend services.
Test
Kafka-based messaging systems , including event validation, ordering, and failure scenarios.
Identify high-value manual test cases and convert them into
robust automated coverage .
Translate business and technical requirements into
clear test plans and executable automation .
Integrate automated testing into
CI/CD pipelines , providing actionable quality and performance metrics.
Partner with development teams to improve
testability, reliability, and system observability .
Review code and test automation to ensure adherence to best practices and the testing pyramid.
AI-Driven Testing (What Makes This Role Different)
We’re intentionally investing in
AI-enabled testing beyond IDE copilots or chatbots . In this role, you’ll help explore and implement:
Context engineering
to ensure AI systems generate relevant, accurate test scenarios.
Planning-first workflows
where AI proposes test strategies before generating tests.
Automated test generation
informed by system contracts, schemas, and real-world failures.
Agent-based approaches and MCP servers
to safely interact with test runners, CI systems, and observability tools.
Human-in-the-loop validation to ensure AI outputs improve quality—not noise.
Experience with these concepts is a plus, but curiosity and systems thinking are essential.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience building automated test suites for
complex, distributed systems .
Strong coding skills in
TypeScript, Golang, Python, C#, or JavaScript .
Hands-on experience with:
Playwright
for end-to-end testing
Kafka
or other event-driven messaging systems
Microservices architectures
Experience integrating tests into
CI/CD pipelines .
Familiarity with
Docker, Kubernetes , and cloud platforms ( AWS, GCP, or Azure ).
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think in systems, not just test cases.
Interest or experience in
AI-driven test automation
and modern testing strategies.
Experience mentoring or guiding other engineers is a plus.
Tech Stack
Languages:
TypeScript, Golang, Python, C#, JavaScript
Testing:
Playwright, automated integration & E2E testing, AI-assisted frameworks
Messaging:
Kafka
Cloud:
GCP,
Containers:
Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
CI/CD:
Modern automated pipelines
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans
33 Days PTO Annually
401(k) with Company Match
Annual Bonus Plan
Collaborative, innovative, and supportive engineering culture
If you’re excited about building
modern test automation systems
and pushing beyond traditional approaches with
AI-driven testing , we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your resume to start the conversation.