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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Niantic Quality Assurance Teams are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to implement test automation for Niantic games and platform components. You will work closely with Technical PMs, QA Engineers, QA Manager, and Developers to deliver best-in-class technology solutions for our platform test automation.

This opening represents multiple SDET roles with various areas of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and extend automated tests for the Niantic Platform and/or assigned Niantic Games.
• Contribute to development of automation frameworks and test tools that enable fast creation of web, mobile application and API level automated tests.
• Collaborate with other SDETs, engineers, product managers, QA, and other departments to ensure code and automated systems meet internal standards.
• Participate in the review of QA and Engineering procedures and provide recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science.
• Minimum of five years automation development experience.
• Showed strength and experience with C# or Java.
• Strong experience building efficient and scalable API/Libraries/Services.
• Experience with mobile, web UI, and API test automation frameworks (Appium, Cypress, and other automation tools).
• Experience designing and developing automation tools/systems from scratch.
• Meticulous and can identify critical areas that need focus.
• Ability to think about long-term impact and identify risks.
• Experience working with highly-scalable systems.

Plus If

• Working experience with Unity.
• 2+ years of Games Industry experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js.
• Experience with GitLab, Gradle and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Java, C++, shell scripting (bash) and Python.
• Understanding of QA methodology and tools.

Join the Niantic team!

Niantic is the world’s leading AR technology company, sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction.

Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015 with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current consumer titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and Pikmin Bloom. In November 2021, we launched our developer platform, Lightship, enabling creators to build immersive AR experiences around the globe.

Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.

We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Bellevue, Los Angeles, New York, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, and Zurich. #LI-HYBRID