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Sr. SDET

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Dec 2025

About the role

What We Do
Shape the future of cybersecurity at Forescout. Every day cyberattacks threaten to disrupt hospitals, power grids, financial systems, and the infrastructure we all depend on. At Forescout, we build the defenses that keep civilization running smoothly in an increasingly connected world. For more than 25 years, Fortune 100 organizations, government agencies, and large enterprises have trusted Forescout as their foundation to manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats. From power grids and healthcare systems to financial networks and transportation hubs, Forescout protects the critical infrastructure of our modern world. (Only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.) (Hybrid position two-three days a week, Tues/Wed/Thurs, in the Plano office.) What You Will Do Forescout is growing fast and is seeking a dynamic, results-orientated Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team. Our team is looking for individuals who have positive energy, an entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to partner with our committed team to sell the best technology and drive team success

Design and evolve scalable automated test frameworks for complex client–server and networked environments.
Develop advanced automated test suites using modern programming languages and testing tools.
Own and maintain test environments, including device provisioning, lab setups, and troubleshooting.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and drive shift-left quality practices.
Lead root-cause analysis of complex defects and partner with engineering to improve product stability and testability.
Mentor and guide SDETs and QA engineers in automation patterns, coding standards, and quality best practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure high-quality releases.
Continuously improve test strategies, tooling, and processes to strengthen coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
Provide clear, actionable defect analysis to accelerate issue resolution.

What You Bring To Forescout Key Skills

7+ years of QA experience with 3+ years of SDET experience with a technical bachelor's degree.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging skills across complex systems.
Ability to design, review, and maintain high-quality automation code and frameworks.
Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration abilities, including partnering with developers and product teams.
Self-directed, proactive, and able to drive initiatives with minimal oversight.
Ability to assess risk, plan testing priorities, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Fast learner with the ability to adopt new tools, technologies, and testing approaches.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, influence, and elevate team members’ technical practices.
Strong commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Core Technical Competencies

Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and tools for API, UI, integration, and system-level validation.
Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) and ability to build maintainable automation code.
Solid understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, and automation design patterns.
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and working with modern DevOps workflows.
Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices (pull requests, code reviews).
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across distributed systems, networked environments, and automation failures.
Familiarity with test management and defect-tracking tools (e.g., TestRail, qTest, Jira).
Working knowledge of Linux and virtualization/container technologies; networking/security domain knowledge a plus.
Ability to quickly learn and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies to advance automation capabilities.

Personal Skills