Software Engineer in Test
Cohesity · Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Test innovative products for on-prem and SaaS offerings.
- Collaborate with engineering on feature design and implementation.
- Develop and execute manual and automated test cases.
- Analyze failures, root cause issues, and file defects.
- Mentor team members and influence business units.
About the role
Software Engineer in Test
Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design, and our culture.
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?
Want to help us simplify the world of data management?
About the Role
Cohesity sees rapid adoption in enterprises and the scale of deployments is growing every quarter. We believe that System Testing is one of the critical components for providing an ideal user experience when running different workloads. It is the most highly visible and impactful area that has the potential for defining the strategic directions for Cohesity’s hyper-converged appliance.
We're seeking a skilled SDET who is passionate about System Testing, has an intuitive understanding of the limits of every layer in the hardware/software stack, has the intellectual diligence to reason about the theoretical limits of our software architecture, and is responsible for the areas with the highest impact.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
- Work on innovative products for our on-prem and SaaS offerings areas and act as a champion for test efforts of one or more features.
- Work with the engineering team during the feature design and implementation phases to develop:
- Bring your experiences within the test methodology (crafting the test approach) to test the feature end-to-end.
- Leverage previous knowledge to build test plans.
- Collaborate with other testing members, developers, technical writers, and customer solutions engineers to ensure the company delivers high-quality products to our customers.
- Implement multiple iterations of the test plan by running manual and automated test cases.
- Analyze failures and root cause issues, file defects, and follow up with developers, documentation, and other teams on the resolution.
- Automate test cases.
- Supervise and lead continuous integration environments.
- Mentor team members and provide influence to other business units.
WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
- BCS or MCS in addition to the relevant professional experience (5-12 years).
- Demonstrated ability in testing “systems” products (storage, networking, virtualization, etc.).
- Have a high bar for the quality of the product.
- Creative, independent, self-motivated, and willing to learn new technology.
- Possess a good understanding of QA methodologies and processes.
- Ability to take up a variety of roles in a startup environment.
- Excellent solving abilities spanning multiple software and hardware components (such as switches, storage systems, and kernels).
- Good knowledge of Linux and should become comfortable with Shell.
- Prior experience in programming, preferably in Go or Python.
- Knowledge of Hypervisors like ESXi, HyperV, and KVM.
- Experience with distributed systems (databases, storage, map-reduce frameworks, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong test planning ability is a huge plus.
- Validated experience in some of the following areas: Data Protection, Filesystem, Cloud, SaaS, and Platform.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.
Key skills/competency
- Software Testing
- System Testing
- SDET
- Quality Assurance
- Test Automation
- Linux
- Python
- Go
- Distributed Systems
- Hypervisors
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer in Test
- SDET
- System Testing
- Test Automation
- QA
- Storage
- Networking
- Virtualization
- Linux
- Python
- Go
- Hypervisors
- Distributed Systems
- Data Protection
- Cloud
- SaaS
- Platform
- AI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in system testing, storage, networking, virtualization, and programming languages like Go or Python. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase quality focus: Emphasize your high bar for product quality and your ability to reason about complex software architecture.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Detail your experience with Linux, Shell scripting, hypervisors (ESXi, HyperV, KVM), and distributed systems.
- Highlight collaboration and leadership: Mention experience mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Prepare for system testing questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to end-to-end testing and test planning for complex systems.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Software Engineer in Test at Cohesity?
- As a Software Engineer in Test at Cohesity, you will be responsible for championing test efforts for features, working with engineering during design and implementation, developing test approaches, creating test plans, implementing manual and automated test cases, analyzing failures, rooting cause issues, and supervising continuous integration environments. You'll also mentor team members and influence other business units.
- What kind of technical background is Cohesity looking for in a Software Engineer in Test candidate?
- Cohesity is seeking candidates with a BCS or MCS degree and 5-12 years of relevant experience. Key technical skills include demonstrated ability in testing 'systems' products like storage, networking, and virtualization, a strong understanding of QA methodologies, proficiency in Linux and Shell, programming experience (preferably Go or Python), and knowledge of hypervisors (ESXi, HyperV, KVM). Experience with distributed systems and strong test planning ability are highly valued.
- What is Cohesity's approach to hybrid work for its Software Engineer in Test roles?
- For employees within a reasonable commute (approximately 45 minutes), Cohesity operates on a hybrid model, requiring employees to work from their core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing. Candidates located outside designated areas are welcome to apply if they have the right to work in the job location.
- How does Cohesity leverage AI in its product development and testing processes?
- Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and is looking for candidates who can leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision-making. This includes applying AI in the development and testing phases to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- What career growth opportunities exist for a Software Engineer in Test at Cohesity?
- Cohesity offers opportunities to work on innovative products, influence strategic directions, and mentor team members. The role involves significant impact in a rapidly growing enterprise company, providing a strong foundation for career advancement within the AI-powered data security space.