Software Developer in Test (SDET)

At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. 

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Software Developer in Test (SDET) to be part of making this happen.   

The SDET will contribute to our Production Engineering team supporting the Aurora Endpoint Defense Engineering organization, by contributing to initiatives that develops and maintains automated testing systems and test frameworks to support EDR/EPP/XDR services and solutions. This team primarily supports the Arctic Wolf endpoint agent but will soon expand to support other pillars as well, including Arctic Wolf network scanners and sensors. You are a fully qualified, experienced professional for this role and seek opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

As a SDET you will be working with other engineers, developers, and managers to deliver quality features on and support our test frameworks and automated testing systems to ensure continuous integration and delivery. You'll also participate in code reviews, design reviews and help maintain a culture of quality and ownership within the team.

As s SDET at Arctic Wolf, you will:

• Maintain and support the automated testing systems in use by the agent endpoint team.

• Help design and develop new test frameworks and automated test systems for use across the Aurora Endpoint Defense Engineering organization.

• Write clear, well-tested code that meets our quality standards.

• Review peer-written code to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Participate in on-call rotations.

• Understand and work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

• Display ownership of complete solutions from requirements-gathering to product delivery.

• Interact with other teams to troubleshoot issues, gather requirements and feedback, etc.

• Contribute to and provide feedback on architectural design documents and data flow diagrams.

• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

We're looking for someone with experience in:

Performing programming tasks and large engineering projects with independence and expertise. You demonstrate mastery over software development practices, and easily develop reusable design patterns.

Built test frameworks and evolved test automation strategies. Bring a software engineering approach to testing. You are a champion of quality code.

Worked closely in a global team of professionals with different cultures and backgrounds to form one unit with a strong sense of purpose. You will learn as you teach, making the whole more than the sum.

Here are some of the core technologies we use and teach on the team. Should have experience in these or similar technologies:

• Experience with different CI/CD patterns and tools.

• Experience developing software in a high-level programming language. Experience with Python and pytest is preferred.

• Experience with containerization, such as Docker and/or Kubernetes.

• Experience with virtualization, such as vSphere.

• Experience interacting with cloud services, such as AWS.

• Understanding of software testing and coding best practices.

• Understanding of various OS flavors and architectures across Windows, Linux, and/or Mac.

• Experience architecting, designing, developing, maintaining test automation and/or testing frameworks.

• Experience with packaging toolchains.

• Experience with Git for version control and branching strategies.

• Experience creating automations via GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or a similar tool.

• Experience utilizing Infrastructure as Code and tools such as Ansible.

• Prior experience with an endpoint software is preferred.

You have a history of delivering successful projects, as well as some lessons learned from failures. Even if you haven’t worked with all our specific technologies, you bring a diverse knowledge base that you use to help the team solve complex technical problems. You’ll receive all the security training you need during our onboarding process and through additional training on the job.

Note: At this time, we are unable to provide visa transfers or sponsorship. We are seeking candidates who do not require visa support.

About Arctic Wolf:

At Arctic Wolf we’re cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally. We’ve been named among the list of Top Workplaces in USA, Minnesota (2021-2024), and Texas (2023-2024), Best Places to Work San Antonio (2023, 2024) and Minneapolis/St. Paul (2022-2024), Great Place to Work - Canada (2021-2024), and on the list of Best Workplaces in Technology (2024) in Canada. As well as on Fortune’s Best Place to Work for Millennials (2023) and Top Technology Workplace (2023) lists.

Our Values 

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. 

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.  

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities. 

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including: 

• Equity for all employees

• Flexible time off, paid volunteer days, and paid parental leave

• 401k & RRSP matching program

• Enhanced maternity leave and fertility support services

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health services

• Training and career development programs

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing [email protected]. 

Security Requirements:

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).

• Background checks are required for this position.