Sanas is pioneering the future of human communication. Founded by a team of Stanford researchers and entrepreneurs with deep industry experience, Sanas has developed the world's first real-time speech AI platform capable of accent translation, noise cancellation, speech enhancement, cross-language communication, and more.
Sanas makes conversations clearer, more inclusive, and more effective, removing barriers that prevent people from being understood, regardless of accent, background noise, or native language.
Sanas is currently one of the fastest growing startups in Silicon Valley, growing from $16M to $50M ARR in 2025. The company's core business is profitable and is on track to end 2026 with >$120M ARR. Our team combines deep expertise in model innovation and systems engineering with a design-minded product engineering culture to build and ship cutting-edge AI models and experiences — entirely in-house.
Sanas is a 180-strong team, established in 2020. In this short span, we've successfully secured over $100 million in funding. Our innovation has been supported by the industry's leading investors, including Insight Partners, Google Ventures, Quadrille Capital, General Catalyst, Quiet Capital, and other influential investors. Our reputation is further solidified by collaborations with numerous Fortune 100 companies. With Sanas, you're not just adopting a product; you're investing in the future of communication.
If you’re looking to have a significant role in roadmapping and driving technical directions, if you’re looking to deploy challenging and big ideas without much overhead or slowness, if you're looking to leave your mark on an ambitious, generational mission to change how the worlds thinks about speech + AI, then Sanas is a well-suited place for you.
We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET-II) with strong experience in test automation across Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop applications, along with Web UI automation.
You will design and maintain automation frameworks, build scalable test suites, and help drive continuous quality in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement automation frameworks from scratch for desktop (Win/Mac/Linux) and web applications
- Develop end-to-end automated test suites using Python (PyTest / Selenium / Robot Framework)
- Create reusable libraries and utilities to improve automation scalability and maintainability
- Analyze automation failures, debug issues, and partner with developers for fast resolution
- Produce meaningful test reports including execution summaries, insights, and defect tracking
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous execution
- Collaborate with product and engineering to build features that are testable by design
- Mentor and support junior QA engineers on automation and best practices
- Contribute to internal tooling, documentation, and test processes
Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience as an SDET / Automation Engineer
- Strong hands-on automation experience in:
- Desktop application automation on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Web UI automation
- Proficiency in Python and standard automation tools (Selenium, Robot Framework, PyTest)
- Proven experience designing or maintaining automation frameworks from the ground up
- Experience integrating test suites with CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
- Solid understanding of version control using Git
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with API testing and automation
- Exposure to virtualized / cloud-based execution environments (VMs, Docker, remote runners)
- Experience working in agile teams and sprint-based development cycles
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to drive initiatives independently and take ownership of quality outcomes
Joining us means contributing to the world’s first real-time speech understanding platform revolutionizing Contact Centers and Enterprises alike.
Our technology empowers agents, transforms customer experiences, and drives measurable growth. But this is just the beginning. You'll be part of a team exploring the vast potential of an increasingly sonic future.
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What We Do
Break barriers one conversation at a time with the power of effortless real-time accent translation. Sanas' technology is designed to revolutionize communication by giving multilingual speakers a choice when it comes to how they communicate. It's a step towards empowering individuals, advancing equality, and deepening empathy. Our mission is to make lives better by expanding the horizons of what is possible with your voice.
