Sr. Software Engineer (SDET)

At Yugabyte , we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs.We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads. Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte. Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands. About Yugabyte At Yugabyte , we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications . Our flagship product, YugabyteDB , is a PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database purpose-built for cloud-native workloads. It is resilient, scalable, and flexible—capable of running across any cloud or on-premises infrastructure. With familiar APIs and developer-friendly tools, YugabyteDB empowers developers to be instantly productive. The transactional database market is projected to reach $64B by 2025 , and YugabyteDB’s cloud-native design , horizontal scalability , and geo-distribution capabilities position us perfectly to meet this demand. Many of the world’s leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) to YugabyteDB to power their mission-critical applications. Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte! About the Team – YugabyteDB Anywhere (YBA) YugabyteDB Anywhere (YBA) is our on-premises database management platform , enabling customers to deploy, manage, and monitor YugabyteDB clusters in their own infrastructure or private cloud environments. YBA supports Kubernetes and VM-based deployments across enterprise-grade, secure, and highly customizable environments. The SDET team plays a critical role in ensuring robustness, scalability, security, and performance of the YBA platform, focusing on deployment flexibility and enterprise-grade integrations. Role Overview As an SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) for the YBA team , you will be responsible for building, automating, and maintaining tests to validate the YBA platform in real-world, hybrid infrastructure environments . You will: Design and implement comprehensive test plans. Develop automation frameworks for API, UI, and backend testing. Simulate production-like conditions to ensure platform reliability and scalability. This role demands hands-on experience with distributed systems testing, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a keen focus on enterprise-grade quality standards. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and execute test plans and test cases for YBA, covering: Cluster lifecycle management Security and networking Platform and enterprise integrations Develop and maintain automation frameworks (API, UI, system-level). Conduct performance and scalability testing on VM-based and Kubernetes deployments. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases. Debug complex environments, reproduce customer-reported issues, and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Continuou ... (truncated, view full listing at source)