Staff Software Development Engineer: GPU, AI/ML Ops & Quality Engineering

THE ROLE:  

In this role, you will provide our development team quality support for a library enabling GPU and multicore operations powering AI, LLM, and deep learning applications. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies for our open-source, C++-based library, leveraging your expertise in test automation, continuous integration, and quality tooling. You will work closely with developers to ensure stability, reliability, and performance of the library via both automated tests and hands-on testing. 

THE PERSON:  

We are seeking a senior developer with an eye for quality to join our team. If you're passionate about high-quality code and test-driven development, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Test Automation Development: Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Google Test (gtest) for an open-source, C++-based library.  

• CI/CD Integration: Integrate test automation frameworks into the GitHub Actions pipeline, ensuring seamless execution of tests and rapid feedback for developers. 

• Tooling: Develop a common platform to collect and visualize Quality metrics, taking a data-driven approach to surfacing engineering health 

• Bug Detection & Reporting: Identify, isolate, and report defects found during testing and work with developers to prioritize and resolve issues.  

• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve the test infrastructure and methodologies, proposing tools or techniques that can improve the testability of the codebase.  

• Collaboration & Documentation: Work with cross-functional teams, document test results, and assist in creating user-friendly reports that communicate the quality status of the project.  

• Test Planning: Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies, test cases, and acceptance criteria for new features and enhancements in the library.  

• Code Coverage: Develop and analyze solutions, identify gaps, and drive improvements in both test coverage and quality.   

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  

• Proven experience as an SDET or in a similar role with a focus on C++ development and testing. 

• Strong experience with GoogleTest (gtest) for unit and integration testing in C++. 

• Hands-on experience with Jenkins or GitHub Actions for automating test execution and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. 

• In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools for automated testing. 

• Proficiency in C++, including memory management, data structures, and algorithms. 

• Experience working in Windows and Linux-based environments for development and testing. 

• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization for managing test environments and consistent test execution. 

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, and with development tools and practices common in open-source communities. 

• Familiarity with building/deploying web apps for the purpose of dashboarding and/or visualization  

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to testing and debugging. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. 

 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS 

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent.