SDET, Security and AI-Enhanced Test Automation
At a glance
Mid-level QA & Test role at knightscope. Sunnyvale · full-time · $180,000–$210,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the Signals security testing approach from planning through execution
- Build AI-supported automation for test creation, triage and coverage analysis
- Add security regression checks to the Signals CI/CD pipeline and help preserve SOC 2 evidence
- Lead security testing through the vendor handoff and coach Signals engineers on secure testing practices
What you bring
- At least seven years in test engineering, including senior responsibility for security testing programs
- Hands-on use of SAST, DAST, IAST and current security testing tools
- Practical use of LLMs or machine learning for test generation, triage or coverage analysis
- Strong experience connecting tests to CI/CD pipelines and communicating with engineering and security teams
Who this fits
This mid-level, full-time role suits someone ready to lead security testing and AI-assisted automation while transferring platform knowledge from a vendor. You’ll work on-site in Sunnyvale.
From the employer
About Knightscope
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) is a security technology company building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force: autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and elite security professionals operating as one integrated managed service. The Company is on a mission to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. One Team. One Force.
Job Summary
Knightscope is insourcing the Signals platform, currently operated by a third-party vendor, over the next twelve months. You will own the security testing and AI-assisted test automation function for Signals, closing a specific gap in the current vendor engagement and building the foundation the platform will run on for years to come.
Location: ONSITE - Sunnyvale, CA
About the Role
Knightscope is insourcing the Signals platform, currently operated by a third-party vendor, over the next twelve months. You will own the security testing and AI-assisted test automation function for Signals, closing a specific gap in the current vendor engagement and building the foundation the platform will run on for years to come.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and own the security testing strategy for the Signals platform end to end.
- Build AI-assisted test automation frameworks for test generation, triage, and coverage analysis.
- Establish security-focused regression suites integrated into the Signals CI/CD pipeline.
- Partner with the Engineering Services Security and Compliance Engineer on SOC 2 evidence continuity.
- Serve as the internal security testing lead during vendor knowledge transfer.
- Mentor engineers across the Signals team on secure development and test practices.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years in test engineering, including senior ownership of security testing programs.
- Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, IAST, and modern security testing tooling.
- Practical experience applying LLMs or ML to test generation, triage, or coverage analysis.
- Strong CI/CD pipeline integration experience.
- Clear written and verbal communication with engineering and security stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, or comparable regulated environment experience.
- Video, streaming, or IoT platform testing background.
- Prior experience inheriting a codebase from a third-party vendor.
Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary: $180,000 to $210,000 (DOE)
Equity: Stock options
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
Location Requirement: Full-time, on-site at Sunnyvale HQ
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