DreamWorks Animation · 2 months ago
Software Development Engineer in Test
10 Universal City Plaza, North Hollywood, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to join their Platform Engineering & Playback team with Fandango at Home, responsible for designing and building scalable test automation frameworks for their streaming platform.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Architect and develop robust, reusable automated test frameworks for APIs, UI, and video playback components
Validate streaming applications workflows across web, mobile, smart TVs, and OTT devices
Automate testing for adaptive bitrate streaming, playback metrics, and buffering scenarios
Architect a solution for testing the TVs and OTT devices workflows
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery
Write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
Work closely with developers and QA to ensure high-quality test coverage
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and design
Champion quality engineering practices within the development teams
Mentor QA engineers on automation strategies and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in test automation, ideally in media or streaming environments
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)
Experience developing test frameworks and reusable testing libraries
Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit)
Solid understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and build systems
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Exposure to OTT platforms or smart TV development environments
Experience testing cross-platform apps (iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, etc.)
Familiarity with streaming protocols (HLS, DASH) and media playback components
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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