Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, SDET

Toyota North America

. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, and regression testing .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePlano • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and developing automated test frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing, with strong programming skills in Java, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Proficient in integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and utilizing AI tools like GitHub Copilot for enhanced test automation productivity.

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Test Automation Framework DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationProgramming Skills in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScriptExperience with UI Testing Tools (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)Experience with API Testing Tools (Karate, Cucumber, REST Assured)

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationAPI TestingUI TestingPerformance TestingTest Data ManagementDebuggingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAutomation FrameworksQuality Engineering

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotClaude CodePlaywrightCypressSeleniumKarateCucumberREST AssuredGatlingLoadRunner

Industry Keywords

Software Quality EngineeringTest Automation EngineerSDETCI/CDCloud PlatformsContainerized Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCypressJavaJavaScriptJMeterPythonSeleniumTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, and regression testing
Create scalable, reusable, and maintainable test automation solutions
Partner with developers and product teams to define acceptance criteria and test strategies
Analyze product requirements and translate them into effective test coverage
Use GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and similar AI tools to generate and refine automated test cases, accelerate scripting and framework development, create synthetic or masked test data, and improve debugging and test maintenance productivity
Build and maintain test data generation utilities and test environments
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines
Identify gaps in test coverage and recommend improvements to quality processes
Troubleshoot test failures and provide root-cause analysis
Champion engineering best practices for quality, observability, and reliability
Mentor other engineers and SDETs through technical guidance and code reviews while remaining an individual contributor
Contribute to quality strategy and improve test automation across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or SDET roles
Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript
Hands-on experience building automation frameworks and scalable test suites
Experience testing APIs, services and web applications
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation in modern development workflows
Experience with test data creation, management, and environment readiness
Proven ability to work independently as a senior-level individual contributor
Demonstrated experience using AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools
Experience with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar UI testing tools
Experience with Karate, Cucumber, REST Assured, or similar API testing tools
Experience with Gatling, k6, jMeter, LoadRunner, or similar performance testing tools
Experience with cloud platforms, containerized environments, or test infrastructure
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Must have the right to work in the United States
Must not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match
Annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Flexible work environment
Teamwork- and respect-focused work environment