Staff Software Engineer, Test Automation

$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, Test Automation 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 shape the automation strategy, establish best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement automation frameworks for software testing.
• Define and continuously improve the automation testing strategy.
• Research 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.
• Conduct code reviews of automated test scripts to ensure best practices are followed.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including unit, functional, integration, and performance testing.
• 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 industry.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with defined in-person and work-from-home days.
• Competitive salary range based on location and experience.