Software Development Engineer in Test

WHO WE ARE:  

Aviatrix® is pioneering the Cloud Native Security Fabric — the architecture the Containment Era requires. The Cloud Native Security Fabric governs every workload communication path across every cloud, every VPC, every Kubernetes cluster, and every serverless function, from a single policy plane. One rule. Universal propagation. Enforced at the workload, not at a chokepoint. Trusted by more than 500 of the world's leading enterprises. For more information, visit aviatrix.ai.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are searching for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the Aviatrix Test Infrastructure team. In this role, you will maintain and improve our hermetic integration test framework, contribute to testing tools and dashboards, and support developers across Aviatrix in delivering high-quality software. This is a great opportunity for early-career engineers who are passionate about quality engineering, test automation, and developer productivity to grow their skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and contribute to scalable test solutions and quality engineering initiatives
• Maintain and improve the hermetic integration test framework to support all developers at Aviatrix
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable test code and testing tools in accordance with industry best practices
• Maintain, improve, and expand integration tests and end-to-end automated test cases, along with the underlying Terraform-based regression infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and reproducibility across the product lifecycle
• Contribute to and maintain testing dashboards to provide visibility into test results, code coverage, flakiness trends, and overall quality metrics
• Support the maintenance and improvement of the integration playground — an environment where developers can explore, validate, and experiment with integrations in an isolated and reproducible manner
• Support the adoption of testing tools and frameworks across engineering teams through documentation and onboarding assistance
• Contribute to mocks and simulators for Aviatrix's flagship components to enable hermetic and reliable testing without external dependencies
• Assist in deploying and managing test infrastructure using cloud platforms and containerization technologies
• Participate in code reviews and receive and apply constructive feedback with a focus on testability, reliability, and maintainability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and proactively learn new tools and techniques to improve testing processes and developer productivity

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field; new graduates are welcome to apply
• 0-3 years of experience in software development, test engineering, or a related technical role; internship or project experience is considered
• Foundational coding skills in one or more of the following languages: Python, Golang, C++, or Java
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, test frameworks, and cloud technologies
• Familiarity with at least one public cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
• Exposure to CI/CD concepts and pipelines
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus

PREFERRED

• Exposure to or coursework in test frameworks (e.g., pytest, Go testing, or similar)
• Interest or experience in developing internal tools, dashboards, or scripts that improve developer workflows
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to tool adoption across engineering teams through documentation and collaboration
• Basic exposure to mock services or simulators in academic or project settings
• Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools is a strong plus
• Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog) is a plus
• Willingness to leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based assistants) to improve test generation, code quality, and productivity

What we're looking for in you

• A curious and eager learner who is excited to grow in the quality engineering domain
• A collaborative team player who communicates openly and is receptive to feedback
• Someone with a quality-first mindset — you believe that great testing is a foundation for great products
• A self-starter who takes initiative and is comfortable asking questions to clarify requirements
• Someone who is excited about working at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, security/networking, and developer productivity

Why join us

By joining the Aviatrix Test Infrastructure team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the testing and quality infrastructure that powers one of the leading cloud networking platforms in the industry. You will tackle challenging problems at the intersection of cloud, security/networking, and developer productivity — making a meaningful impact on how hundreds of engineers build and ship software every day. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your growth is prioritized, your contributions are recognized, and innovation is celebrated.

US Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $135,110-$158,953+ benefits + 401(k) match + equity and is bonus eligible. The pay range is determined by the role, work location, job-related skills, level, experience and relevant education.  The range displayed is applicable only for new hires for the listed position located in the US. Your Talent Advisor can share more details regarding salary ranges, benefits, and equity for your location during the hiring process.

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