Test Development Engineer, QA Automation/SDET
Location: Singapore
Function: QA Engineering / Test Automation / Software Engineering in Test (SDET)
Levels: Up to principal/Staff Engineer

About the Role

- Join a globally expanding consumer internet platform with hundreds of millions of users across content, community, e-commerce, and advertising ecosystems.
- As the company scales its international business, ensuring high-quality user experience across regions, devices, and complex product surfaces is mission-critical.
- This role is positioned at the intersection of engineering and quality, responsible for end-to-end quality assurance for global products while driving automation, tooling, and scalable testing frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Quality Ownership
- Take full ownership of the quality assurance lifecycle for international products, including:
- Functional testing
- Performance testing
- Compatibility testing
- Usability testing
- Ensure high product quality across diverse global user environments.

Test Strategy, Automation & Tooling
- Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive test strategies and plans.
- Develop and maintain:
- Automated test frameworks
- Testing tools
- Automation scripts
- Improve testing efficiency and test coverage.
- Perform defect root cause analysis and drive issues to full resolution.

Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
- Act as a key technical partner to product and engineering teams.
- Participate in requirement reviews and technical design discussions.
- Provide QA-driven insights and perspectives.
- Collaborate to identify technical risks early, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve development and testing challenges across the lifecycle.

Requirements

Education
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Testing & Automation Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in software testing and test development/automation.
- Experience with mobile applications (iOS/Android), agent-based systems, and international/localisation product testing is preferred.

Programming & Automation Skills
- Proficient in at least one programming language: Java, Python, or Go.
- Hands-on experience with UI automation testing tools (e.g., Appium, Espresso, XCUITest).
- Familiarity with performance testing methodologies and common testing frameworks and tools.

Problem Solving & Execution
- Strong analytical thinking, problem decomposition, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to deliver effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Communication & Collaboration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Contribute to team growth and continuous improvement.

Language & Work Environment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken); Mandarin is a plus.
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, global team environment.

Location Requirement
- Singapore Citizens / PRs preferred.

Why This Role

- Own quality for global-scale products used by hundreds of millions of users.
- Work on complex international product environments (devices, regions, localisation).
- Strong exposure to automation-first QA and modern SDET practices.
- Opportunity to influence engineering quality culture at scale.
- High impact on user experience, stability, and global product success.

* Due to volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

EA Licence No.: 25S3232
EA Personnel No.: R1874604
EA Personnel Name: Kenneth Ho