Senior Software Development Engineer, Test (SDET) with C# Skills Salary in Bellevue, Washington

Job Description for Senior Software Development Engineer, Test (SDET)

Senior software development engineers of testing, commonly abbreviated "SDETs," are typically employed by database companies and other companies in the tech industry to identify and fix bugs in companies' computer codes. While some of this debugging is performed by hand, a significant portion of this work is devoted to designing and building automated testing tools and systems which, when implemented, are capable of automatically debugging test cases. After a script is debugged, senior SDETs then provide test documentation and validate the script's completion.

In addition to technical duties, senior SDETs manage a team of SDETs and are responsible for hiring decisions and performance reviews. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important in this position, as senior SDETs must interact effectively with both their subordinates using technical terminology, and with their customers using layman's terms.

A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience are generally required for this position, and senior SDETs are expected to be comfortable with common programming languages such as Java, C/C++, Python, and HTML. Some industry-specific skills may also be required for some positions, such as a wireless company requiring prior experience in VoIP application.

As this is a managerial position, senior SDETs are expected to create workable schedules and deadlines for both themselves and their teams. They typically work full-time in an office environment and, due to the nature of the position, often work long hours and use close attention to detail to meet deadlines. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

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