Principal Test Automation Engineer
virtual vocationsDenver (CO)
Principal Test Automation Engineer
Posted today
virtual vocationsDenver (CO)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Setting the technical direction for AI-enabled workflow automation, the full-time Principal Test Automation Engineer will develop foundational tools and methodologies for software testing and release processes in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and implement AI-enabled workflow automation across build, CI, testing, and release processes
Build shared foundations, including agent harnesses and integrations with GitLab and Jira
Develop evaluation methodologies to measure the effectiveness of automation in preserving correctness and saving time
Required Qualifications:
Extensive production software engineering experience with strong Python skills
Familiarity with Rust and/or C++ for understanding build flows and diagnosing compiler errors
Experience shipping AI-enabled tools or automation relied upon in production environments
Deep hands-on experience with LLM APIs, agent harnesses, and tool integration
Strong fluency across the development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, and release processes
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