Software Developer in Test I, Data Platform - Seattle

At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.

Software Developer in Test I, Data Platform - Seattle   Why We Have This Role   As a L3 Software Developer in Test on the Data Platform team, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance the scalability, performance, security, and functionality of our software. This stack processes large amounts of free-form data using technologies such as Java, Go, Elastic, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, EKS, and others. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior engineers and contribute to the testing efforts of our platform.   How You’ll Find Success

• Actively participates in testing processes and contributes ideas for improvement
• Communicates effectively with team members and seeks guidance when needed
• Learns from mentors and applies best practices to testing efforts
• Stays curious about industry trends and technologies, eager to expand knowledge
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and takes ownership of assigned testing tasks
• Maintain a tools-first mindset, building technical quality solutions and automation

  How You’ll Grow

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and learn from experienced engineers
• Exposure to various testing methodologies and tools, building a strong foundation in software testing
• Mentorship from senior engineers and the chance to grow into more advanced roles
• Gain hands-on experience with AI and machine learning techniques applied to software testing

  Things You’ll Do

• Assist in the development and execution of testing strategies and automation tools
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements and ensure quality
• Contribute to the maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and testing processes
• Execute manual and automated tests for the platform and its components
• Identify and report issues, working with the team to resolve them
• Close quality gaps by building tools and automation
• Ensure the security and performance of the platform through thorough testing

  What We’re Looking For On Your Resume

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in software testing, with an emphasis on automation
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools
• Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, and JavaScript
• Some exposure to CI/CD tools, containerization, and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• A keen interest in software quality and an eye for detail

  What You Should Know About This Team  

• The Qualtrics XM PlatformTM is a system of action that helps businesses to attract customers who stay longer and buy more, to engage and empower employees to do the best work of their lives, to develop breakthrough products people love, and to build a brand people can’t imagine living without.  
• Joining Qualtrics means becoming part of a team bold enough to chase breakthrough experiences - like building a technology that will be a force for good. A team committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because of a conviction that every voice holds value, with a vision for representation that matches the world around us and inclusion that far exceeds it. 
• You could belong to a team whose values center on transparency, being all in, having customer obsession, acting as one team, and operating with scrappiness. All so you can do the best work of your career. 

  Our Team’s Favorite Perks and Benefits

• Work life integration is deeply important to us - we have frequent office events, team outings, and happy hours
• Qualtrics Experience Program - $1,500 for an experience of your choosing (eligible after a year)
• We take pride in our office design aiming at fostering creativity from our rooftop views to an open and collaborative work space.
• 30 paid days off: 15 PTO + 5 Personal Days + 10 Holiday Closures (additional after a year)
• On top of standard benefits package (medical employees and their families, dental, vision, life insurance, etc) we provide snacks, drinks, and free lunches in our office
• To learn more about what we value read about it directly from our employees Qualtrics Life stories

 

The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.
Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. ​​​​​​​
Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family & Medical Leave Act, Equal Opportunity Employment, Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.
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For full-time positions, this pay range is for base per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be included in an employment offer, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and other benefits, based on eligibility criteria.

Washington State Annual Pay Transparency Range$90,000—$170,000 USD