Role Overview
Autodesk is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test with an interest in CI/CD and release engineering to help build the automated quality and software delivery systems for a new Electron-based desktop platform. In this hands-on individual contributor role, you will develop and maintain test automation, CI/CD pipelines, desktop packaging, and release validation. You will work with experienced engineers to improve developer feedback, automate repeatable release processes, troubleshoot technical issues, and help ensure that customer releases are reliable and well tested. This is a hybrid role based in our Sheffield office.
Responsibilities
- Test automation - approximately 35%: Develop and maintain automated functional, integration, end-to-end, installer, upgrade, and regression tests. Add automated coverage for new features and improve existing tests as the product evolves.
- CI/CD and build automation - approximately 30%: Develop and maintain continuous integration pipelines using Jenkins or similar systems. Automate build, test, packaging, artifact creation, and related engineering workflows.
- Release qualification and automation - approximately 20%: Help automate Windows desktop packaging, code signing, publishing, installation validation, upgrade testing, and release-candidate qualification.
- Troubleshooting and quality improvement - approximately 15%: Investigate build, test, installer, and application failures. Work with software engineers to identify root causes, reproduce issues, and implement or automate solutions.
- Review product requirements and user stories to understand test scope, identify quality risks, and contribute to test plans.
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and other forms of testing when automation is not yet available or when exploratory validation is appropriate.
- Build and maintain reusable test utilities, test data, and automation components.
- Help create automated Windows test environments using virtual machines or other reproducible infrastructure.
- Participate in release-readiness activities, bug bashes, defect triage, and risk assessment.
- Monitor test and pipeline results, report failures clearly, and help distinguish product defects from test or infrastructure issues.
- Improve flaky tests and unreliable pipeline stages to increase the quality of developer feedback.
- Document build, test, and release procedures so they can be understood and maintained by the broader engineering team.
- Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, and infrastructure teams to improve product quality and engineering productivity.
About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Software development or test automation experience using a language such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, PowerShell, C#, Java, or similar.
- Experience developing automated tests for software applications.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery concepts and tools such as Jenkins, CloudBees CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar.
- Understanding of source control systems such as Git and common software development workflows.
- Ability to troubleshoot common software, test automation, build, and environment problems.
- Understanding of software testing practices including functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
- Ability to work collaboratively with software engineers and other technical team members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Windows desktop applications.
- Experience with Electron or applications built using web technologies.
- Experience with Windows packaging technologies such as MSI, WiX, NSIS, or similar.
- Experience working with Jenkins or CloudBees CI pipelines.
- Familiarity with Windows code signing and software publishing workflows.
- Experience automating install, upgrade, uninstall, and application-startup scenarios.
- Experience using virtual machines or other automated test environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise Windows environments, device-management systems, corporate proxies, or restricted-user configurations.
- Experience investigating intermittent or flaky automated tests.
