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Principal Test Automation Engineer (SDET)

Bonfy.AI
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025 CLOSED ON 3/13/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Test Automation Engineer (SDET) position at Bonfy.AI?

At Bonfy.AI, we're quietly working on game-changing innovations to make AI trustworthy. If you thrive on solving tough problems, creating from scratch, and scaling transformative solutions, we want you on our team.

As a Principal Test Automation Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and quality of our AI-powered systems. This role is ideal for problem-solvers who are passionate about quality, automation, and driving excellence across the development lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts to ensure thorough coverage of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices.
  • Execute automated and manual testing to identify, isolate, and document defects, including regression and performance testing.
  • Monitor test execution, analyze results, and report on software quality metrics and defect trends.
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define quality standards and proactively identify potential risks.
  • Establish best practices for quality assurance across the development lifecycle and provide mentorship on automation techniques.
  • Implement tools and processes for real-time defect tracking and reporting.
  • Leverage containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to enhance testing environments.

Who You Are

  • 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, specializing in test automation and distributed systems.
  • Proficient in developing test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
  • Skilled in programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) and experienced with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
  • Hands-on experience with API and microservices testing, as well as distributed systems in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on tracking and improving quality metrics.
  • Effective communicator who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality software.

Your Impact

At Bonfy.AI, you’ll establish quality standards and testing infrastructure for cutting-edge AI systems. Your work will directly influence the trustworthiness and scalability of AI applications, shaping how AI and human-generated data interact safely and responsibly.

Additional Details

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Hybrid role based in Mountain View, CA.

Join us at Bonfy.AI and be part of a team building transformative technology with a focus on quality and reliability. Together, we’ll set new standards for trustworthy AI.


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