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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Magnet Forensics
United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Oct 2025
💰 $216,000/yr($111,300/yr$216,000/yr)

About the role

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries. Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security. With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.  If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 
Job DescriptionThe Quality Assurance team continues to expand, and we are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join us. In this role, you will be instrumental with ensuring the quality of deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle, creating automated tests, and improving code testability for a one-of-a-kind digital forensic product. Collaborating closely with our Engineering team, you will help make sure the product is both reliable and thoroughly tested. The successful candidate will flourish making meaningful contributions and elegant solutions, be determined, and manage major turning points independently in a fast- paced environment. NOTE: Candidate must reside in The United States or Canada. 

Role Expectations:

  • Create, edit, manage test cases, and test plans;
  • Design and manage automated testing suites; 
  • Work closely with development to increase and improve testing;
  • Write, track, and verify software defects;
  • Debug complex software systems;
  • Work with DevOps to develop CI/CD pipeline testing;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

  • 3+ years of experience with software test automation and QA;
  • QA Automation;
  • Python 3;
  • PyTest;
  • Linux.

Desired Extra Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience;
  • Low-level OS;
  • C;
  • API Testing;
  • CI/CD Pipeline;
  • Writing Unit Tests;
  • Docker Containers;
  • Linux;
  • Familiarity with Test Tracking Tools.
  • Cloud;
  • Kubernetes;
  • Mobile Testing, Android SDK (Java) and/or Xcode (Objective-C); If you have both = Awesome!

Compensation & Benefits:

  • The Compensation Range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

  • Compensation Range:
  • MIN: $126,000 - MID: $180,000 - MAX: $216,000 USD
  • MIN: $111,300 - MID: $159,000 - MAX: $190,800 CAD

Magnet Forensics is proud to offer Benefits such as:

  • Generous Time Off Policies
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Reward and Recognition Programs
  • Employee Committees & Resource Groups
  • Healthcare and Retirement Benefits
The Most Important ThingWe’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.
Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one anot

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