Software Development Engineer in Test

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Sunnyvale, CA
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Cloud • Software • Database
We're the company behind YugabyteDB, the 100% open source cloud native database for mission critical applications.
The Role

At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs.We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads.
Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte.
Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands.

Team
The YugabyteDB Aeon SDET team is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality for the Aeon control plane. YugabyteDB Aeon is a fully managed YugabyteDB-as-a-Service that allows you to run YugabyteDB clusters on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As the gatekeepers for delivering high-quality products, the team focuses on fast-paced, time-critical features. We ensure that each feature meets our quality standards, is delivered on time, and integrates smoothly into the release process.

Role
As an SDET for the YugabyteDB Aeon team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality products for our fully managed YugabyteDB-as-a-Service. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the robustness and reliability of the Aeon. Create, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency. Work closely with software developers and other stakeholders to understand requirements, identify potential quality issues early, and ensure timely resolution of defects.

To thrive in this role, you should have strong experience in designing and implementing automated test frameworks both API and User Interface, a deep understanding of performance methodologies, and excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with developers and other stakeholders. Attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to maintaining the high quality of our features and releases.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Design and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases for Aeon’s cloud control plane to validate functionality, scalability, robustness and reliability.
  • Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts (API and UI) to drive efficiency and coverage across the testing lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and proactively identify quality risks early in the development process.
  • Perform performance and scalability testing to ensure the system operates reliably under load and in diverse conditions.
  • Log, track, and verify software defects, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
  • Continuously enhance testing tools, processes, and methodologies, driving improvements in test coverage and effectiveness.
  • Support the release cycle by ensuring features meet quality standards prior to deployment.
  • Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in testing and advocate for quality-first development.

Required Experience

  • Strong programming experience in Python and Java, with a solid understanding of building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with UI automation tools; familiarity with Cypress is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient test code.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and/or CQL, with practical experience testing databases or distributed systems. Exposure to YugabyteDB or similar systems is a strong plus.
  • Experience in performance testing and benchmarking, with an understanding of how to assess system behavior under load.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) for deploying and testing cloud-native applications in containerized environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in distributed and cross-functional teams.
  • Passion for delivering high-quality, user-centric products and a proactive mindset towards problem-solving.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on automation and infrastructure.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in CI/CD environments and integrating automated tests into build pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in fast-paced, iterative development cycles.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

#LI-Remote

Due to the Proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers”, which went into effect on September 21, 2025, at this time we are no longer able to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions filed after September 21, 2025 for new hires. We are still able to consider candidates who require H-1B extensions, changes of employer, or other types of work authorization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity employer, Yugabyte is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. 
 
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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
400 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

At Yugabyte, we're building a diverse, multi-generational company with the vision to make YugabyteDB the distributed SQL database of choice for mission-critical cloud native applications. After a decade spent modernizing their IT infrastructure and applications, we are seeing companies enter a new phase of database modernization initiatives. We aim to be their database partner on this journey.

Why Work With Us

It’s easy to claim that your company is a best place to work, but at Yugabyte we know that we are. Why? Because our Yugabeings tell us so. Being able to work with and learn from smart people all over the world, along with a sense of ownership, mentoring opportunities, and pride in a job well done. That's what being a Yugabeing is all about.

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