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Posted May 24, 2026

Software Engineer in Test (Remote)

Software Development Engineer in Test (System Integration and Validation Team) 12 Month Contract-to-Hire Location: 100% Remote (Client located in San Diego, CA) Must be able to work on W-2 Basis Must be local to the San Diego, CA area Not open to C2C Job Description • This position will collaborate with System Integration and Validation Team. • Build scalable integration automation frameworks and enhance existing frameworks for automated testing. • Design and implement functional and integration automation tests for products used by customer fleets. • Ensure comprehensive test coverage and reduce manual testing efforts. • Prioritize automation for repetitive tasks and develop robust regression suites. • Focus on edge cases and high-stress scenarios to ensure the reliability of safety-critical tools. • Design and build mocking frameworks for backend services to remove Mobile app testing dependencies. • Architect and maintain scalable test automation frameworks. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize automation frameworks. • Develop, maintain, and expand Playwright automation test cases to enhance regression coverage and test efficiency. • Conduct vehicle mission testing and provide detailed reporting and analysis on mission outcomes. • Utilize AI tools for process and test improvements. • Support ZPT triage and assist in identifying, reproducing, and verifying defects across environments (Dev, Staging, and Production). • Collaborate with developers, QA leads, and product managers to ensure test completeness and feature validation readiness. • Document test results, maintain traceability to requirements, and track issues to closure. • Contribute to ongoing process and automation improvements within the QA organization. Skill Requirements • 4+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), including writing automation frameworks and tests. • Working experience with programming languages such as Kotlin/JAVA, Swift, or Python. • Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines. • Knowledge of testing methodologies. • Working knowledge of AWS Cloud applications. • Working experience with AI tools and AI agents. • Hands-on experience in API testing and test automation design patterns. • Proficiency with testing tools such as PyTest, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and JIRA. • Experience with infrastructure tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and nginx. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering. You will receive the following benefits: • Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA) • 401(k) • Paid Sick Time Leave • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today’s highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients.