Software Development Engineer in Test at Dialpad

About Dialpad Dialpad is the AI-native business communications platform. We unify calling, messaging, meetings, and contact center on a single platform - powered by AI that understands every conversation in real time. More than 70,000 companies around the globe, including WeWork, Asana, NASDAQ, AAA Insurance, COMPASS Realty, Uber, Randstad, and Tractor Supply, rely on Dialpad to build stronger customer connections using real-time, AI-driven insights. We’re now leading the shift to Agentic AI: intelligent agents that don’t just analyze conversations but take action by automating workflows, resolving customer issues, and accelerating revenue in real time. Our DAART initiative (Dialpad Agentic AI in Real Time) is redefining what a communications platform can do. Visit dialpad.com to learn more. Being a Dialer At Dialpad, AI isn’t just a feature; it’s how our teams do their best work every day. We put powerful AI tools in every employee’s hands so they can move faster, think bigger, and achieve more. We believe every conversation matters. And we’ve built the platform that turns those conversations into insight and action, for our customers and ourselves. We look for people who are intensely curious and hold themselves to a high bar. Our ambition is significant, and achieving it requires a team that operates at the highest level. We seek individuals who embody our core traits: Scrappy, Curious, Optimistic, Persistent, and Empathetic. Your role At Dialpad, we are building the future of AI-driven communication. As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will lead the charge in building scalable, world-class mobile test automation frameworks that empower our engineering teams to ship with confidence and speed. We are looking for a quality advocate who bridges development and testing. You bring excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a geo-distributed team on a shared vision. You will enhance and maintain mobile testing frameworks, lead design decisions, and work closely with other senior developers. This position reports to a Quality Engineering Manager in the USA. What you’ll do • Design and optimize high-performance mobile automation frameworks (iOS/Android) that are fast, reliable, and scalable. • Maintain performant and reliable CI/CD pipelines. • Independently analyze test results and investigate failures to identify potential root causes and provide detailed reports. • Build advanced reporting and tools to provide real-time visibility into product health and failure patterns. • Develop and execute system performance testing against a variety of systems. • Work closely with mobile engineers, QA partners, and product teams to ensure features are testable and automation-ready. • Develop and execute a comprehensive test strategy. • Perform functional, regression, and performance testing using automation tools. • Lead the AI Frontier and integrate AI-powered tooling into the testing lifecycle to accelerate defect detection and script generation. • Advocate for doing the right thing even if it’s difficult. Skills you’ll bring • 4+ years of experience as an SDET, Software Engineer, or Test Automation Engineer in SaaS environments. • Strong programming experience in any top language, such as Python or Java. • Experience with AI code generation, subagents, and modern code generation workflows. • Deep, hands-on experience building scalable frameworks from scratch. The ability to articulate complex technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders across global time zones. • Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Experience with cloud-based mobile device testing platforms like LambdaTest, BrowserStack, etc. • Direct experience applying testing methodologies, including regression, integration, and performance testing • Extensive knowledge of cloud technologies, including the testing of REST services. • Strong people skills, as you'll work with other teams in different geographies. • The "Plus" Factor includes: Experience with mobile programming languages Kotlin or Swift. Application of UX/Accessibility standards and a proactive approach to using Generative AI to optimize development workflows. For exceptional talent based in British Columbia, Canada the target base salary range for this position is posted below. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in British Columbia role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. British Columbia, Canada Salary Range$128,150—$151,925 CADWhy Join Dialpad • Work at the center of the AI transformation in business communications • Build and ship agentic AI products that are redefining how companies operate • Join a team where AI amplifies every employee’s impact • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and real opportunities for growth We believe in investing in our people. Dialpad offers competitive benefits and perks, cutting-edge AI tools, and a robust training program that help you reach your full potential. We have designed our offices to be inclusive, offering a vibrant environment to cultivate collaboration and connection. Our exceptional culture, repeatedly recognized as a Great Place to Work, ensures that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role and possess the fundamental traits, drive, and strong ambition we seek, but your experience doesn’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Dialpad is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment.