Software Development Engineer in Test

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced SDET with a strong background in automation to join our core research labs in India. You will be responsible for independently designing, developing, and maintaining production automation systems, while working closely with research and development teams to ensure seamless and timely daily threat content releases. Prior experience in the cybersecurity domain is preferred.
This is a Hybrid position located in Bangalore. You will be required to be onsite on an as-needed basis, typically 1 to 6 times a month. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

About the role:

• Independently maintain and enhance production automation systems to support daily content releases with no or minimal downtime.
• Work closely with developers to make test automation framework changes, perform code reviews, and implement test automation best practices.
• Overseeing seamless code rollouts, maintaining production integrity, and spearheading root cause analysis for persistent issues.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve and automate the CI/CD process.
• Drive product quality using industry best practices.
• Use and automate a variety of debugging tools to assist in triage and collecting system information.

About you:

• 4–6 years of experience in quality testing and automation, with a strong foundation in Python and automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems, along with a solid understanding of system architecture.
• Familiarity with Windows SysInternals tools is an added advantage.
• Experience with daily release operations including build validations, smoke testing, and deployment readiness checks.
• Proficient in version control systems such as Git.
• Exposure to migrating automation frameworks to cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure for scalable and efficient test execution; knowledge of anti-malware, networking, or cloud-based applications is a plus.

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• Pension and Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.