SDET II (Mobile Automation)

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. 

As a SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) focused on Mobile UI automation, you will be responsible for designing and implementing automated end to end tests and helping decide on frameworks and tools to aid on creating a resilient and efficient system to automate our mobile apps weekly regression. You will work closely with the development team to ensure that our products are test-able and that our best practices and code organization makes sense to the extended team. You will also be responsible for analyzing test results, identifying and reporting issues, creating libraries and other tooling to help others automate or manually test the product.

This role reports to the Director of QA.

• Develop and improve automated test frameworks and tools for our wearable devices and mobile applications
• Participate in end-to-end testing processes with a focus on automation, adhering to testing philosophies and best practices
• You will work closely with our development and QA teams to design, develop, and execute automated test scripts, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient test execution
• Design and implement robust and scalable automated tests to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines
• Contribute to setting goals and performance metrics for the QA team, identifying trends and patterns to proactively address potential quality issues before they reach users
• Analyze test results, identify and report issues, and work with the development team to resolve them
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Software Development, Product, Data Science, Firmware, Signal Processing, and Member Services to set requirements and make sure they are testable
• Mentor and train other members of the testing team in particular in the creation of automated scripts.
• Assist in developing feedback loops to quickly react to test failures and properly escalate when necessary.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to test automation framework, tools, and environments
• Conduct thorough test case reviews and provide feedback to improve test coverage and efficiency
• Stay abreast of latest trends on mobile automation tools
• Work closely with development to ensure issues found by automation are timely resolved.

• As an SDET, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our mobile applications across various platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and develop test strategies

• 3+ years of quality assurance experience in mobile automation testing
• Strong programming skills in at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as XCUI, Expresso, or Appium
• Experience with continuous integration tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms like AWS Device Farm
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams

Learn more about our Software Org and how to be successful in your engineering career at WHOOP via our Career Framework.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.