Staff Software Engineer - Automation and Platform Infrastructure

$130,800 - $209,300/Yr

Guardant Health - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Palo Alto, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Staff Software Engineer - Automation and Platform Infrastructure at Guardant Health is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of automated testing frameworks for software products. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in building scalable test automation architectures and a deep understanding of software quality assurance practices. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions and will play a key role in shaping the automation strategy and establishing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement automation frameworks to support comprehensive testing strategies.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve the automation testing strategy aligned with project and company goals.
• Research, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge tools and technologies in test automation and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, and product management teams to integrate automated testing into the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor and train QA engineers and software developers on test automation best practices and tool usage.
• Conduct code reviews of automated test scripts to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Establish automated reporting tools and dashboards for tracking testing progress and metrics.
• Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years focused on test automation and framework development.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with cloud-based test automation solutions (e.g., AWS Device Farm, Sauce Labs, BrowserStack) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including unit, functional, integration, and performance testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• ISTQB Certification or similar is a plus.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience in biotech or similar.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with defined in-person and work-from-home days.
• Competitive salary range with potential for bonuses and equity.