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Lead Software Development Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Aug 14, 2026
This job expires in: 26 days

Job Summary

Driving quality engineering initiatives, the full-time remote Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will design and implement scalable automation frameworks, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality across multiple product areas.

Key responsibilities
  • Design, build, and evolve scalable automation frameworks for various testing types
  • Drive the adoption of modern testing practices to improve test execution speed and reliability
  • Lead cross-team quality initiatives and mentor Quality Engineers and SDETs
Required qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering with hands-on test automation
  • Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with automation frameworks like Playwright or Selenium
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices
  • Experience leveraging AI tools for test generation and automation maintenance
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence best practices across teams

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