CareerPlan

Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (Multiple Positions)

San Jose, United States of AmericaFull-time$219k–$354k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Designing and executing automated testing tools, frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines for TikTok's Creative Tools to ensure product quality and stability.

Role type

Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Builds

Automated testing infrastructure, test environments, and internal platforms for the Creative Tools team.

Domain

Social media / Mobile video / Software Quality Assurance

Required skills

Automated test script development (Java/Python), CI/CD pipeline management, bug tracking and resolution, test planning and coordination, cross-functional collaboration, risk management, process improvement.

Preferred skills

Experience with front-end testing, backend API testing, ETL data automation, monitoring optimization.

Technologies

Java, Python, CI/CD tools, Bug tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Develop automated testing tools and frameworks; Build testing infrastructure for Creative Tools; Collaborate with automation and performance teams to refine internal platforms; Track faults and implement monitoring optimizations; Improve CI/CD pipeline reliability; Define product quality strategy; Influence engineering culture.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence