Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Build and maintain automated test suites for web and backend systems, integrate AI-driven tools to expand test coverage, enhance CI/CD pipelines, conduct performance testing, analyze commits to prioritize testing, and mentor engineers on AI-enabled QA practices.
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Role Overview:

As our products and AI-driven features continue to expand, we are looking for a Software Developer in Test (SDET) to help us scale QA through AI and automation. You will help modernize our QA ecosystem by applying AI tools to enhance functional and performance testing, optimize test coverage, and accelerate automation with greater accuracy. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, PM, and DevOps teams to ensure the quality of our Services
This is a Hybrid position based in Bangalore. You must be within a commutable distance from the location. You will be required to be onsite on an as-needed basis; when not working onsite, you will work remotely from your home location.

About the Role

  • You will scale QA operations by leveraging AI‑driven tools and automation frameworks.
    You will use AI technologies to expand test coverage and accelerate automation across teams and locations.
    You will develop and maintain automated test suites for both web and backend systems while executing and reporting comprehensive test plans.
    You will enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve automation speed and overall test coverage analysis.
    You will analyze repository and commit‑level changes to help QA teams prioritize testing efficiently and effectively.
    You should champion best practices in testing, automation, and AI integration while conducting performance testing with tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar platforms.

About You

  • You should have 6 to 8years hands on experience in QA automation tools like Selenium, CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, and issue‑tracking platforms like Jira and strong understanding or experience in AI‑assisted development tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or Cody, along with a strong understanding of

  • You should be proficient in Git, browser development tools, and writing or managing test scripts using Postman’s JavaScript‑based scripting capabilities.

  • You should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into QA workflows for test generation, coverage analysis, and automation acceleration, supported by basic scripting knowledge in JavaScript or Python.

  • You should understand security testing principles such as OAuth and token validation and have exposure to database testing using SQL.

  • You should be able to guide and mentor engineers on using AI tools within QA and development processes while showing strong ownership, multitasking skills, and effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams like PM, DevOps, and Engineering.

  • You should be capable of designing, scoping, and managing large‑scale test strategies while leveraging GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate test design, automate testing tasks, and analyze defects efficiently.

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we’ve built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.

We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

  • Bonus Program
  • Pension and Retirement Plans
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Top Skills

Browser Devtools
Chatgpt
Ci/Cd
Claude
Cody
Cursor
Git
Github Copilot
JavaScript
Jenkins
JIRA
Jmeter
Loadrunner
Oauth
Postman
Python
Selenium
SQL
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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
7,996 Employees

What We Do

McAfee is a global organization with a 30-year history and a brand known the world over for innovation, collaboration and trust. McAfee’s historical accomplishments are founded upon decades of threat and vulnerability research, product innovation, practical application and a brand which individuals, organizations and governments have come to trust.

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