Senior Software Test & Automation Engineer
The Core Media Test Engineering & Tools team within Media Engineering is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and motivated Senior Software Test Engineer to apply their knowledge and skills to provide in-depth functional software testing, develop automated tests, as well as analysis tools & utilities. This role will require an engineer that thrives within a dynamic environment, where some of the involved areas include workflow orchestration, digital media processing, and visual/audio fidelity validation.
In addition to software testing responsibilities, this person will contribute to automation efforts within Core Media. This includes developing software to verify changes to Core Media code bases, along with providing analytical tools and scripts. The person that fills this role will be embedded in an Agile software development environment. Working closely with development teams, this person will be reviewing requirements, be involved in reviews, and execute functional tests to ensure software quality.
This role will provide the engineer opportunities to engage other teams such as our Media Delivery and Infrastructure/Operations teams to define, implement and refine solutions that serve as interfaces between their needs and the Core Media team's lower-level functionality.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and execute test plans, validating Linux-based applications and produced digital media quality.
- Contribute to Core Media automation efforts by architecting and writing software to be utilized in CI/CD pipelines and regression testing.
- Provide support to Operations teams that utilize Core Media software.
What You'll Bring:
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or associated fields preferred or relevant experience
- 4+ years' experience testing software; including test design, reviews, and execution
- 4+ years' experience developing with Python
- Advanced experience debugging and testing Linux-based, Object-Oriented applications
- Willing to take on new challenges and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
The hiring range for this remote position is $143,800.00 to $173,800.0 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.