Software Development in Test (SDET III)

ABOUT LVT

LVT is redefining how businesses operate in the physical world, moving beyond traditional security solutions to deliver AI-driven, actionable intelligence that makes sites smarter, safer, and more secure. Since pioneering our first mobile, solar-powered units, our commitment to scrappy, hands-on innovation has made us an established leader and one of the fastest-growing companies in intelligent site technology. We are building the next generation of solutions—from our physical units in the field to a powerful Agentic AI platform—that allows our customers to gain unprecedented visibility and control over safety, compliance, and operations. This is your chance to join a cutting-edge team that isn't just watching the world change, but actively building the technology that is changing it.

We’re a team that’s focused on growth and innovation, and we’re proud that our crew, products, and leadership are being recognized for it.

• A Top-Tier Growth Company: Named one of the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies 2025 and #10 on the Inc. 5000 Rocky Mountain Regional list for 2025.

• Innovative Leadership: Our CEO, Ryan Porter, was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, and our CTO, Steve Lindsey, was inducted into the Silicon Slopes CTO Hall of Fame in 2024.

• Product & Software Excellence: We were named one of The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies of 2023 and are a winner of the Security Today Govies Award for 2025.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET III), you will be a pillar of our Software Quality team, ensuring the performance and reliability of an AI-driven platform that operates in the real world. You will partner with engineers and product managers to architect scalable automation frameworks and drive a culture of technical excellence. We are looking for a high-level individual contributor who doesn't just find bugs, but engineers the infrastructure that prevents them.

This role is based in-office out of our Headquarters in American Fork, Utah.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

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Framework Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks from scratch for UI (web/mobile), API, and backend services.

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Technical Leadership: Lead quality initiatives for complex, multi-service projects, providing architectural guidance and performing deep-dive code reviews for test code.

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CI/CD Integration: Own the integration of automated test suites into DevOps pipelines to ensure seamless execution and rapid feedback loops for the engineering team.

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Root Cause Analysis: Debug complex distributed systems to identify root causes across application code, infrastructure, and network configurations.

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Performance & Reliability: Design and execute sophisticated load, stress, and performance tests to ensure system stability under peak traffic and real-world conditions.

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Tooling Development: Build custom internal tools and dashboards to improve developer productivity, test data management, and environment orchestration.

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Test Case Management: Strategize and maintain comprehensive test coverage, utilizing manual testing only where automation is not feasible or effective.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to define quality metrics and ensure all applications meet LVT’s high standards before deployment.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

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Technical Education: Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

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Programming Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in at least one major language (e.g., Python or TypeScript) with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and DRY code.

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Automation Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience with modern tools like Playwright, Selenium, or Appium, and API frameworks such as PyTest.

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Architecture Knowledge: Deep understanding of microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and the communication protocols of distributed systems.

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DevOps Proficiency: Experienced with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including managing CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.

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Data Savvy: Advanced SQL skills and experience testing NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB.

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Security & Observability Mindset: Familiarity with automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) and monitoring stacks like ELK, Splunk, or Datadog.

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Mentorship: A proven track record of mentoring junior-to-mid-level SDETs and fostering a culture of technical rigor and excellence.

BENEFITS

We believe you do your best work when your whole life is supported. We invest in our crew’s health, families, and financial futures with a benefits package designed to support you inside and outside the office.

LVT IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All candidates must pass a drug screening and background check upon employment. Some roles may also require passing a federal background check and fingerprinting. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please reach out to your recruiter.