Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Tesla

Amsterdam, Netherlands

What to Expect

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you focus on our backend software, intended for, but not limited to, the European market. This role involves a mix of software development and quality assurance (QA) skills to ensure the reliability and performance of our software products. You are therefore responsible for writing, designing, and implementing automated and manual tests across various software layers, including unit, integration, and system levels. It is an exciting and demanding position that requires you to multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-moving, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases to evaluate software performance, functionality, and usability
Explore and analyze existing and new features, processes, and user flows to design comprehensive and effective test scenarios
Analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and develop testing solutions
Demonstrate curiosity in uncovering edge cases, rare situations, and hidden dependencies to improve overall software resilience
Collaboration and teamwork skills to work in agile, cross-functional teams
Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and learning, as well as mentoring others in test automation best practices
Strong time management and organizational skills to handle fast-paced environments and to meet deadlines

What You’ll Bring

3 to 5 years' experience in software testing, test automation, or development is required
Strong experience with the latest backend web stack technologies such as .NET Core, C#, Python, or Java
Experience with frontend web frameworks like React and Angular
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, Appium, or similar
Knowledge of databases and SQL for querying and verifying data integrity during testing
Ability to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines effectively
Proficiency with version control systems like Git
Understanding of RESTful web services and API testing
Fluent English communication skills (both written and verbal) are required, along with flexibility in working hours to collaborate with teams across different time zones