Software Development Engineer in Test

Location: San Jose, United States of America Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure. This is a hybrid position located in San Jose, CA Position Summary The Software Development Engineer in Test will be responsible for planning and executing Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification (IVVQ) activities across the Encryption product line, encompassing both Appliance and Connector components. This role combines deep IVVQ expertise with advanced AI/ML capabilities to drive the next generation of quality engineering for our Encryption portfolio. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technical rigor and innovation, bringing a disciplined approach to test strategy while embracing emerging technologies to elevate product quality outcomes. Essential Functions Key Tasks The successful applicant will work within a project system engineering team and have the following responsibilities Execution of Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities, including: Author and maintain IVVQ artefacts including Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Automation Strategy, System Integration Plan, System Test Plan, System Test Report, and Release Readiness documentation Leverage AI-driven coverage analysis tools to verify all functional, non-functional, and security requirements are fully addressed Report to the Department IVVQ Function Owner to ensure adherence to departmental policies and processes Report to the Project System Engineering Manager to ensure IVVQ activities are executed in alignment with project plans Plan and execute IVVQ activities informed by AI-driven insights and data, moving beyond traditional gut-instinct-based approaches Design self-healing, ML-enhanced test automation frameworks that continuously evolve with the product Apply anomaly detection and ML-based triage techniques to identify defects with greater speed and depth than conventional methods Utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate test case generation, requirements analysis, and IVVQ documentation Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks across functional, regression, and integration test suites Review and approve automation Merge Requests (MRs), ensuring code quality, maintainability, and alignment with test standards Configure, execute, and monitor test pipelines within CI/CD environments, ensuring timely and reliable test execution across release cycles Serve as the quality voice across the full delivery lifecycle — from CI/CD pipeline integration through to Final System Acceptance Testing Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in field with a minimum of 1-4+ years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree in field with 0-2+ years of relevant work experience 2-5 years of experience in Software Development in test Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Pytest, Playwright or similar) Practical use of LLMs and AI tools for testing and documentation workflows CI/CD pipeline integration experience (GitLab or equivalent) Familiarity with ML-based log analysis and anomaly detection tools Strong communication skills with ability to present quality metrics to stakeholders Agile/Scrum experience; Scrum Master certification desirable Cloud: Amazon AWS, Azure, GCP, Open Stack, SaaS, PaaS Virtualization: VMWare products, Xen, KVM, VirtualBox, Hyper-V Server: IIS, Active Directory, Apache, JBoss, DNS, DHCP, NFS, LDAP Background in encryption, network appliances, or security products Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future. The anticipated TTC range for this role is 118,773.75 - 158,365.00 - 197,956.25 USD Annual . The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law. If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!  https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity . You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you. Why Join Us? Say HI and learn more about working at Thales  click here #LI-MG1 #LI-Hybrid This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances. Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at [email protected] . The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 118,773.75 - 197,956.25 USD Annual This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data