7+ years of experience in software quality engineering or SDET roles
Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and scalable test suites
Experience testing APIs, services, and web applications
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines
Proven ability to work independently as a senior-level contributor
Experience with AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code
Responsibilities
Design and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, and regression testing
Create scalable and maintainable test automation solutions
Partner with developers to define acceptance criteria and test strategies
Analyze product requirements for effective test coverage
Leverage AI tools to generate automated test cases and improve productivity
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines
Champion engineering best practices for quality and reliability
Benefits
Teamwork-oriented work environment
Professional growth and development programs
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
401(k) Savings Plan with company match
Paid holidays and time off
Referral services for family-related needs
Relocation assistance if applicable
Full Job Description
Overview
Who we're looking for
We are seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team as an individual contributor. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and quality engineering solutions that enable rapid, reliable delivery of software. You will partner closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to improve test strategy, increase automation coverage, and shift quality earlier in the development lifecycle.
A key part of this role is the ability to leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to accelerate test case generation, automate repetitive testing tasks, and build high-quality test data and utilities more efficiently.
What you'll be doing
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, and regression testing.
Create scalable, reusable, and maintainable test automation solutions.
Partner with developers and product teams to define acceptance criteria and test strategies.
Analyze product requirements and translate them into effective test coverage.
Use AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to:
generate and refine automated test cases.
accelerate scripting and framework development.
create synthetic or masked test data.
improve productivity in debugging and test maintenance.
Build and maintain test data generation utilities and test environments.
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines.
Identify gaps in test coverage and recommend improvements to quality processes.
Troubleshoot test failures and provide root-cause analysis.
Champion engineering best practices for quality, observability, and reliability.
Mentor other engineers and SDETs through technical guidance and code reviews, while remaining an individual contributor.
Contribute to quality strategy and help raise the overall bar for test automation across the team.
What you bring
7+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or SDET roles.
Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Hands-on experience building automation frameworks and scalable test suites.
Experience testing APIs, services and web applications.
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation in modern development workflows.
Experience with test data creation, management, and environment readiness.
Proven ability to work independently as a senior-level individual contributor.
Demonstrated experience using AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools to improve automation productivity.
Experience with Playwright/Cypress/Selenium or similar UI testing tools.
Experience with Karate/Cucumber/REST Assured or similar API testing tools.
Experience with Gatling/k6/jMeter/LoadRunner or similar Performance testing tools.
Experience with cloud platforms, containerized environments, or test infrastructure.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Added bonus if you have
Familiarity with contract, chaos, event, and security testing.
Experience in mobile applications
Experience using AI-assisted workflows to generate tests, refactor code, or create test utilities.
Background in quality engineering practices such as shift-left testing, risk-based testing, or behavior-driven development.
What we'll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable).
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
Relocation assistance (if applicable).
About Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. The company was founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda and has since grown to become the world's largest automotive manufacturer. Toyota Motor Corporation produces a wide range of vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses. The company is committed to sustainability and has set a goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. Toyota Motor Corporation has operations in over 170 countries and regions around the world.
