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Quidient · 1 day ago

Senior Software Development Engineer, Test (SDET)

Columbia, Maryland, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Quidient is a deep tech AI company pioneering advancements in Generalized Scene Reconstruction. They are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead QA testing for iOS applications, ensuring reliability and performance across their Edge applications.

3D TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead QA testing for iOS applications, including feature validation, regression coverage, and performance profiling across multiple device types

Build and maintain automated test infrastructure using CI/CD frameworks

Develop and run profiling workflows to identify and diagnose performance constraints in CPU, GPU, memory, thermal behavior, and resource usage

Integrate and validate compiled artifacts (Objective-C, C, C++) delivered by algorithm teams, ensuring compatibility and stability

Create clear, repeatable test plans and documentation for features, test harnesses, tools, and findings

Collaborate across iOS, Algo, Solutions, and CX teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues from field tests or customer feedback

Contribute to continuous improvement of release workflows, code quality, and automated testing coverage

Build dashboards and reporting systems that surface test results, performance metrics, and regression signals to engineering leadership

Support long-term efforts to expand automation and eventually manage or influence human-in-the-loop testing processes

Qualification

IOS developmentSwiftAutomated testingCI/CD frameworksPerformance profilingGit/GitHubObjective-CC/C++Debugging skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5–10+ years of experience in iOS software engineering, QA engineering, or mobile test automation

Strong proficiency with Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode, XCTest, and iOS profiling tools (e.g., Xcode Instruments)

Experience with Git/GitHub and CI/CD systems such as Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, or similar

Familiarity with Objective-C and C/C++ for validating compiled artifacts and integrating with lower-level components

Strong understanding of automated testing methodologies, regression testing, and performance analysis

Excellent communication skills, including clear reporting on test results, defects, and performance findings

Demonstrated ownership mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to work on-site in Columbia, MD, in a hybrid capacity

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship

Meet Quidient, customer, and government security requirements, which may include, but are not limited to a background check, citizenship verification, and Criminal Justice Information Services verification