Software Developer in Test (SDET) Threat Protection

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to join our engineering team. As part of the Consumer Antivirus Team, you will build high-quality Windows threat protection software for our flagship McAfee products. Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, this team delivers software that keeps our customers’ machines free from harmful malware and potentially unwanted programs.

This is a remote position based in Canada. We will only consider candidates in Canada and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

About the role 

• Develop and execute test plans manually and track the results  

• Work closely with developers to develop automated tests and test strategies 

• Work closely with other SDETs to make test automation framework changes, perform code reviews, and implement test automation best practices 

• Develop and execute test plans manually and track the results 

• Use and automate a variety of debugging tools to assist in triage and collecting system information  

• Help build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate the software development lifecycle 

• Use creativity, product, and operating system knowledge to develop and execute a variety of exploratory test scenarios 

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve and automate the CI/CD process 

• Provide build verification and sign-off  

• Drive product quality using industry best practices 

  

About you 

• You have 2+ years of manual and automated testing  

• You have strong knowledge of python, SQL is a bonus 

• You understand and can apply software testing best practices 

• Knowledge of Windows operating systems 

• Knowledge of anti-malware applications, network applications 

• Knowledge of Windows system internal tools is a bonus 

• Experience with performance testing 

• You like finding creative solutions to solve hard problems 

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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.