In the role of Staff Software Development Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and scaling of automation solutions that enable end-to-end system validation across meter, platform, and backend ecosystems. This includes developing automation strategies, building reusable test components, creating and executing automated test scenarios, and enhancing the Auto Toolbox framework, test step packages, and supporting tools. You will work closely with test teams, product development, and architecture partners to understand system behavior, define automation requirements, and ensure high-quality, scalable, and reusable automation outcomes. Duties & Responsibilities - Lead the design, development, and scaling of innovative, customer-centric automation solutions that enable robust end-to-end system validation across meter, platform, and backend ecosystems - Develop and implement agile automation strategies, test plans, and scalable test designs aligned with system-level and integration workflows - Design, build, and maintain reusable automated test cases and modular test step packages to drive efficiency and standardization - Enhance and evolve automation frameworks, tooling, and supporting services to improve reliability, scalability, and usability - Collaborate cross-functionally with product, firmware, software engineering, and architecture teams to define test hooks, validate features, and influence designs for testability - Analyze, triage, and resolve test failures with accountability, identifying root cause across product behavior, automation frameworks, and environments - Build and maintain supporting tools (e.g., test utilities, data handling systems, environment orchestration, and triage assistants) to improve automation effectiveness and speed - Execute automated regression suites and ensure accurate, transparent reporting of results, metrics, and insights to stakeholders - Drive reuse, standardization, and continuous improvement of automation assets, fostering a collaborative engineering culture across teams - Actively participate in design reviews, code reviews, and system validation efforts throughout the product lifecycle, contributing innovative ideas and best practices Required Skills & Experience - Minimum of 5+ years of experience in object-oriented software development within a technology-driven environment - Proven experience in test automation, including design and execution of automated test frameworks and strategies - Strong understanding of scalable system design, integration workflows, and end-to-end validation practices - Experience developing reusable, maintainable automation components and test frameworks - Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and deliver accountable, high-quality solutions - Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams - Agile mindset with the ability to adapt quickly and deliver results in fast-paced, evolving environments Preferred Skills & Experience - Familiarity with embedded systems, IoT ecosystems, or meter/platform integrations - Experience developing tools for test orchestration, data handling, or automation efficiency improvements - Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automation into continuous delivery workflows - Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and advancing automation capabilities to enhance customer outcomes Travel: 0-10% Benefits Info: This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! #LI-MD1