Test Engineer II, Software
At a glance
Mid-level QA & Test role at Echodyne Corp. Kirkland · $114,330–$170,980 base.
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What you'll do
- Create and run checks for web applications and APIs, then keep those scenarios current
- Use product requirements and architecture to shape coverage, test strategies, and acceptance criteria for interfaces and backend services
- Write test plans, cases, and reports, and track defects until they are resolved
- Manually probe interfaces and APIs, including exploratory checks, to uncover risks and failure cases
- Add automation where it helps, support test infrastructure, and coordinate quality work with software, product, and firmware teams
What you bring
- At least three years in software testing, QA, or test engineering, focused on web applications and REST APIs
- You have tested feature behavior and workflows that cross system components
- You can write and maintain UI and API automated checks; Python is preferred
- You understand testing methods, hardware-software dependencies, and Linux, Git, CI/CD, and root-cause investigation
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone focused on software quality for web applications and APIs, with both hands-on manual testing and automation experience. The application process asks you to identify whether you are a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S., for export-control eligibility review.
From the employer
Radar Reinvented.
Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Echodyne is seeking a TEST ENGINEER II to focus on off-radar software.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, execute, and maintain software test scenarios for complex web-based applications and APIs
- Analyze product requirements and architecture to contribute to test strategies, coverage, and acceptance criteria for our user interfaces and backend services
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; manage defects through resolution
- Perform manual UI and API testing, as well as exploratory testing, to identify product risks, edge cases, and failure modes
- Build and maintain automated tests where they provide clear value, contributing to existing frameworks using Python, Playwright, and Selenium
- Collaborate with software development, product, and firmware teams to improve testability and overall quality
- Support test environments, automation infrastructure, and test execution across projects and releases
- Promote strong testing practices and a quality-first mindset, participating in peer reviews and knowledge sharing
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of experience in software testing, QA engineering, or test engineering roles, with a focus on web applications and RESTful APIs
- Experience validating feature-level behavior and cross-component workflows
- Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and test design techniques
- Experience with UI and API test automation, including writing and maintaining automated tests (Python preferred)
- Experience working in environments with hardware and software dependencies
- Practical knowledge of Linux environments, Git workflows, and CI/CD concepts
- Understanding of software development practices, defect investigation, and root cause analysis
Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is an exempt role.
The expected annual salary range for this role is$114,330—$170,980 USDIf your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
- RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care – 98Point6
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
- Travel Assistance Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
- 401(k) match
- Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.