Software Development Engineer in Test

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$97,500–$130,700 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k
This role $114k
$85k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $122,500–$191,687 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 167 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$196,900 across 164 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Development Engineer in Test

The DEEP & Technology team at a leading media company seeks a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their expanding quality engineering efforts across Ads, Data, and eCommerce domains. This role involves building robust test automation frameworks and enhancing quality processes tailored to each team’s unique needs, ensuring high-quality ad delivery systems, data integrity, and seamless shopping experiences. As an SDET, you will work closely with software engineers to develop automated test frameworks using Python or other OO languages, participate in design discussions, and contribute to end-to-end acceptance tests. You will also drive the conversion of manual tests to automated ones and lead multiple projects utilizing Agile methodologies while reviewing team members' code. The ideal candidate has at least two years of hands-on software test development experience, proficiency in SQL, Python/Java, ETL processes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Snowflake, and a strong desire for establishing and improving product quality.

What you'll do

  • Develop automated test frameworks and suites for UI, API, and integration levels using Python or other OO languages.
  • Participate in design discussions to evolve the platform for richer testing scenarios that simplify defect detection.
  • Assist with triage, diagnosis, and resolution of issues discovered across teams.
  • Contribute to end-to-end acceptance tests and convert manual tests to automated where possible.
  • Drive quality initiatives by influencing test architecture and championing engineering excellence within product teams.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on software test development experience in functional and non-functional testing.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python/Java, ETL processes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Experience building or improving test automation frameworks and participating in design discussions.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD integration and pipeline development using Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar tools.
  • Skills in UI automation with Selenium, Robot, Watir, and contributing to end-to-end acceptance tests.
  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree/experience required.

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