Broadcom · 8 hours ago
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expBroadcom is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their Database Management Systems team in the Mainframe Software Division. The SDET will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of software products.
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Responsibilities
Actively participate in Agile team activities, providing expert guidance on testing requirements, effort estimation, and risk assessment
Design and develop programs, utilities, scripts, and pipelines to support various testing streams including Integration, System, Performance, Security, and Compatibility
Implement and report on automated test coverage strategies, providing insightful analysis of coverage metrics
Update and maintain automated regression tests, ensuring their effectiveness in identifying newly introduced defects
Analyze automated test results, including the review and resolution of false positives and the refactoring of fragile tests
Execute targeted manual and exploratory testing for critical functionalities and high-risk areas
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities within the testing process, tools, and application under test
Prepare complex test data and ensure test case execution aligns with comprehensive testing matrices
Contribute to the definition and documentation of comprehensive test frameworks, including the selection of technology stacks and test automation tools
Support the design and implementation of Continuous Testing pipelines within Agile and DevOps environments
Assist in establishing performance testing baselines and defining benchmarking strategies
Provide guidance on industry-standard testing processes (e.g., BDD, TDD) and contribute to the development of automated and manual testing strategies
Review product code changes to design optimal test cases and strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage and risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance, with experience in Databases technologies
Experience with mainframe environments (z/OS)
Strong understanding and practical application of software testing methodologies, principles, and best practices
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, or C
Extensive experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, PyTest, or similar
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and platforms (e.g., Jenkins)
Proven experience in designing and executing performance, load, and scalability testing for enterprise-level applications
Preferred
Experience programming in IBM Assembler (HLASM), REXX, Metal C is a plus
Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RESTAssured, SoapUI)
Relevant industry certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager, SAFe Agilist (SA)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
401(K) participation including company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid holidays
Paid sick leave and vacation time
The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Company
Broadcom
Broadcom is a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-31Post Ipo Equity
2015-05-28Acquired
1998-04-17IPO
Leadership Team
Greg Singh
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Kirsten Spears
CFO and CAO, Broadcom
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