Software Development Engineer in Test

Alteryx

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $165,000–$184,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Dec 17, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $192k

This role $175k

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This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $172,125–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $175k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Alteryx

Alteryx is a leading AI-ready data and analytics company that powers actionable insights to help organizations drive smarter, faster decisions with data.

Alteryx currently has 9 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$177,050 across 9 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer in Test

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As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will join an agile team to ensure the quality of AI-driven product workflows. You will analyze requirements to create comprehensive test strategies and detailed cases while designing and implementing manual and automated tests across the testing pyramid, including unit, component, integration, and end-to-end levels. Your daily work involves building scalable automated frameworks for UI and API testing, performing load testing, and generating reports using Allure. You will utilize Python, JavaScript, Selenium, pytest, Playwright, and Locust to ensure product scalability. The role requires proficiency in Git, GitLab CI or Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Additionally, you will work with Unix/Linux environments, Bash scripting, SQL, and Ansible playbooks to support microservices-based web applications featuring non-deterministic behavior within the data and analytics space.

What does a Software Development Engineer in Test earn?

Median $202800 from 33 postings across 9 companies.

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Skills

Python JavaScript Selenium pytest Playwright Locust Allure Git CI/CD GitLab CI Jenkins Docker Kubernetes AWS SQL Bash Ansible Unix Linux PowerShell

What you'll do

Analyze requirements to produce comprehensive test strategies and detailed test cases.
Design and implement manual and automated tests across the entire testing pyramid.
Build and enhance scalable automated test frameworks for feature testing and AI workflows.
Develop and maintain automation for UI and API tests using Selenium, pytest, and Playwright.
Conduct performance and load testing to ensure product scalability using tools like Locust.
Generate test reports and report regressions to the corresponding development teams.
Influence design decisions by providing timely feedback on design documents and testability.

What we're looking for

BS/BE/BTech in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test, QA Engineer, or equivalent.
Strong proficiency in both Python and JavaScript for test automation.
Practical experience with automation frameworks such as pytest, Selenium, and Playwright.
Experience with Git and shell scripting (Bash) is required.
Exposure to AWS cloud platform is required.
Experience with Locust, GitLab CI, or Ansible playbooks (preferred).
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