McAfee · 5 hours ago
Software Developer in Test - SDET
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $153K/yr
5+ years expMcAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers, and they are seeking a talented Software Developer in Test to join their Consumer Protection Analytics engineering team. In this role, you will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of security products by building test automation frameworks and validating complex solutions.
Consumer ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for APIs, web applications, backend services, agent-based solutions, and mobile applications across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms
Perform functional, regression, performance, security, and integration testing to ensure product excellence
Conduct low-level system testing including process monitoring, system calls, file system interactions, and network activity validation
Work closely with security teams to perform agent-level vulnerability assessments and security testing
Generate detailed test reports, defect tracking, and bug analysis to drive continuous improvement
Architect, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Python (PyTest, Robot Framework), Java, or Selenium
Automate API and agent testing workflows to improve testing efficiency and coverage
Implement and maintain test automation within CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Build tools and scripts to validate agent telemetry and event logging using Elasticsearch, MySQL, and file-based logs
Perform API testing using Postman, Newman, or REST Assured, validating seamless agent-to-backend communication
Conduct load and performance testing for agent-based solutions using JMeter, Locust, or similar tools
Validate data integrity and communication protocols between agents and backend services
Optimize test execution for high-performance, scalable, and responsive product delivery
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and test automation
Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages for test automation
Experience with mobile application testing for iOS and Android platforms
Strong background in manual and automated testing methodologies for APIs, web applications, backend services, and agent-based software
Experience testing software on multiple operating systems including Windows, Android and iOS, and macOS
Expertise with PyTest, Robot Framework, Selenium, or similar frameworks
Hands-on experience with Postman, Newman, REST Assured, or equivalent tools
Ability to architect and build scalable test automation solutions
Experience implementing test automation in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows
Familiarity with JMeter, Locust, or comparable performance testing tools
Experience with Elasticsearch, MySQL, or other data validation and logging systems
Knowledge of process monitoring, system calls, file system interactions, and network activity validation
Experience with JIRA or similar project management and bug tracking tools
Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch) or other cloud providers
Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
Experience with AI/ML feature testing and validation
Familiarity with AI developer tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar
Deep knowledge of performance optimization and scalability testing
Enthusiasm for exploring and adopting new technologies and methodologies
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Benefits
Bonus Program
401k Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement
14 Paid Company Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year
Company
McAfee
McAfee is an online security company that provides virus alerts and analysis on malware, network security threats, and web vulnerabilities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-03-01Private Equity
2022-03-01Debt Financing
2021-11-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Craig Boundy
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Grobman
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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