Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

As the Lead Software Development Engineer in Test at Corelight, your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, and utilizing test frameworks and automation tools, leading system testing of Corelight appliance products, and analyzing metrics to evaluate software quality and test effectiveness. You will also provide technical leadership to a team of testing engineers while collaborating with devops and product developers to enhance our security solutions.

To qualify for the Lead Software Development Engineer in Test role at Corelight, you should have at least 3 years of experience creating test automation frameworks, 3 years of professional coding experience in Python, and 2 years of network security experience. Familiarity with testing tools like Pytest or Behave and experience with traffic generators such as Ixia or Spirent are also essential.

Skills that will enhance your application for the Lead Software Development Engineer in Test position at Corelight include experience with logging and data management solutions like Splunk and Elastic/ELK. Knowledge of testing techniques and performance testing tools like JMeter is highly beneficial, along with proficiency in Linux/RHEL and cloud environments like AWS, GCE, or Azure.

Corelight promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where low-ego results and applied curiosity are highly valued. As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, you'll be part of a geographically dispersed yet connected team, enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment that embraces collaboration and innovation.

The compensation range for the Lead Software Development Engineer in Test position at Corelight varies between $180,000 and $218,000 annually, depending on factors such as location, skills, and experience. Additional benefits, including equity and performance bonuses, will also be part of your compensation package.

When discussing your experience with creating test automation frameworks in Python, focus on specific projects where you've implemented these frameworks, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Mention the tools you used, such as Pytest or Behave, and how your contributions improved the overall quality of the software being tested.

In your answer, highlight your approach to system testing, emphasizing techniques like equivalence class partitioning, boundary value testing, and pairwise testing. Provide examples of how these techniques helped identify vulnerabilities or issues in network security products you've previously tested.

Discuss your strategies for collaboration, such as holding regular meetings with development teams to align on testing goals, using tools like Git for version control, and incorporating feedback loops to continuously improve testing processes. Highlight specific instances where collaboration led to better outcomes.

Be prepared to discuss your hands-on experience with traffic generators. Describe how you've used these tools for testing network performance and security, detailing specific scenarios where they played a critical role in your testing methodologies or project outcomes.

Talk about your experience with solutions like Splunk or the Elastic/ELK stack. Discuss how you've used these tools to analyze logs, detect issues, and enhance your testing processes. Provide examples of how you’ve leveraged these insights to improve network security.

Reflect on specific challenges, such as resource constraints or varying skill levels within the team. Explain how you addressed these challenges through training, mentorship, or by implementing more efficient processes, leading to a more productive team environment.

Share your knowledge of Agile practices, focusing on how you've used Agile methodologies to implement testing in a shift-left approach. Illustrate how adapting to Agile helped bridge gaps between development and testing, ensuring faster delivery of quality software.

Detail your process for assessing software quality, including metrics you track, such as defect rates, test coverage, and customer satisfaction. Include how you correlate these metrics to influence future development and testing strategies.

Discuss how performance testing fits into your testing strategy, emphasizing its importance in validating the scalability and reliability of security products. Provide examples of tools, such as JMeter, that you've utilized in performance testing scenarios.

Highlight your passion for cybersecurity and your admiration for Corelight's mission of enhancing network security. Explain how the role aligns with your professional goals, and express enthusiasm for contributing to a company that values diversity and innovation in its work culture.