Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

San Francisco / Milpitas, California

Saviynt LABS - Software Engineering /

Full-Time /

On-site

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Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world's leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com.

About the Role

At Saviynt, we thrive in a fast-paced, pragmatic, and results-driven environment. We

are looking for a dynamic QE leader who sets high standards for personal and team

performance, quickly assesses situations, makes strategic recommendations to

executive leadership, and drives impactful changes to support the business.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong background in leading technical

teams and deep expertise in state-of-the-art tools and technologies that power

world-class QE and testing organizations. Exceptional leadership, communication

skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are essential for success in this

role.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING:

• Own the quality of deliverables across Saviynt's product features.
• Lead multiple quality initiatives in close collaboration with development

managers.

• Knowledge of AI and modern AI tools and their usage.
• Good experience in API and Integration testing.
• Sound knowledge of SDLC and software testing methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of various software testing types, including

Functional Testing, Compatibility Testing, Usability Testing, GUI Performance

Testing, and Accessibility Testing.

• Ability to analyse business functions, identify, and derive comprehensive test

scenarios (positive, negative, regression, upgrade, UAT testing).

• Ability to understand database design and experience in writing SQL queries

for testing purposes.

• Recommend and implement tools and technologies to modernize and scale

automation and regression testing.

• Define, implement, and continuously improve Saviynt's QE processes and

metrics, ensuring alignment with business and customer needs.

• Collaborate with Product Management to integrate quality early in the

development lifecycle.

• Partner with engineering managers to drive agile practices such as TDD,

BDD, and an "automation-first" testing strategy.

• Ensure QE is tightly integrated into the CI/CD pipeline to maintain industry-

leading product quality.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in Software QE, including 3+ years leading QE

teams.

• Experience managing cross-functional, matrixed quality organizations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and results-oriented mindset.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker,

Kubernetes, Git) and code coverage tools like Sonar.

• Proficiency with modern test automation frameworks and a broad set of

testing/analysis tools.

• Experience working with globally distributed teams.
• Ability to connect technical capabilities with business outcomes.

$160,000 - $170,001 a year

If required for this role, you will:

• Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter
• Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to):

> Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy

> Incident Response Policy/Procedures

> Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures

> Mobile Device Policy

> Account Management Policy

> Access Control Policy

> Personnel Security Policy

> Privacy Policy

Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!

Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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