Principal Software Engineer in Test (SDET), AEC Data

extra holidays - extra parental leave - fully flexible
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Full Remote
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Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field., At least 8 years of experience in software industry, especially in test automation for cloud services., Proficiency with tools like Selenium, JMeter, Cypress, and programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript., Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and implement test automation suites for backend and UI software.
  • Collaborate with developers and QA teams to ensure quality standards.
  • Participate in test planning, risk assessment, and defect tracking.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD automation pipelines.

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Job description

Job Requisition ID #

25WD90652

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Principal Software Engineer in Test to join the Autodesk AEC Data team.  In this role, you will be responsible for driving quality in a team working to deliver an innovative solution to enable cloud-based collaboration across all design tools, initially with the Autodesk suite.

You will work closely with software developers, product owners, and other QA and SETs to design and build test automation. You will ensure cloud services can be deployed frequently with minimal effort and high quality through manual and automated testing, with a focus on test automation. You will own and drive initiatives related to improving quality, stability, reliability and usability of your team’s software deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers and other QA analysts and SETs to establish processes that ensure delivery of quality backend and UI software

  • Uphold high quality standards for the products you work on by designing and implementing test automation suites

  • Assist team evaluate risk, quality, and/or stability on individual stories, initiatives, sprints, product milestones, and services.

  • Participate in test estimation and ensure automated testing is accounted for in planning or acceptance criteria.

  • Receive defect reports from other sources (customers, product support, forums), confirm and track specific issues for use by development

  • Write and run test cases based on real production work, and create scripts for automation

  • Participate in Scrum ceremonies for requirement gathering, test planning, execution, and progress reporting

  • Partner with experienced engineers, absorbing best practices in software development

  • Collaborate with other team members on the implementation, deployment and maintenance of the Automation Testing pipelines within CI/CD pipelines.

  • Be an engaged and active member of the team, learn, mentor, be mentored and contribute to the improvement of the team by engaging in respectful conversations and decision makings

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field

  • 8+ years of experience in software industry including design and development of test automation suites for cloud services with focus on building high quality test automation used in CI/CD pipelines.

  • Experience with some of the following tools is desired: Blazemeter, JMeter, Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber JVM, Postman, Wiremock, Rest Assured, Pact, BurpSuite.

  • Knowledge of computer programming in languages such as Java, C#, Python, and/or JavaScript

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems. Analyzing alternatives, risks, and benefits.

  • Detail-oriented and strong logical thinking skills

  • Flexibility under changing conditions and ability to multi-task between projects

  • Experience of working on a scrum team developing cloud services.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, GitHub

  • Familiarity with AWS tools and services

  • Keen interest in new technologies and their timely adoption

  • Ability to learn large software systems quickly

  • Experience using AI powered IDEs (Cursor, Copilot agent mode, etc.)

Learn More / Plus d'information

About Autodesk / À propos d’Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Bienvenue chez Autodesk ! Nos logiciels créent chaque jour des choses extraordinaires : des bâtiments les plus écologiques aux voitures les plus propres, en passant par les usines les plus intelligentes et les films à succès. Nous aidons les innovateurs à concrétiser leurs idées, transformant non seulement la façon dont les choses sont fabriquées, mais aussi ce qui peut l’être. Nous sommes très fiers de notre culture chez Autodesk ; elle est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Notre culture guide notre façon de travailler et de nous comporter les uns envers les autres, influence nos interactions avec nos clients et nos partenaires, et définit notre image au monde. En tant qu’Autodeskien, vous pouvez accomplir un travail significatif qui contribue à bâtir un monde meilleur, conçu et réalisé pour tous. Prêt à façonner le monde et votre avenir ? Rejoignez-nous !

Salary transparency / Transparence salariale

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Le salaire est l'un des éléments du programme de rémunération concurrentiel d'Autodesk. Pour les postes basés au Canada (Colombie-Britannique), nous proposons un salaire de base compris entre X et X dollars. Les offres sont basées sur l'expérience et la situation géographique du candidat et peuvent dépasser cette fourchette. En plus du salaire de base, notre programme de rémunération peut inclure des primes annuelles en espèces, des commissions pour les postes commerciaux, des attributions d'actions et un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux.

Diversity & Belonging / Diversité et appurtenance

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

Nous sommes fiers de cultiver une culture d’appartenance où chacun peut s’épanouir. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici : https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Computer Software / SaaS
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Physical Flexibility
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving

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