Development Engineer in Test. SDET (Network Security, Apps)

As a Senior SDET at Corelight, you will be the architect of the trust we build with our customers

In this role, you aren’t just “checking code”—you are building the sophisticated automation and infrastructure that validates our cutting-edge network security applications

By simulating complex network traffic and stress-testing our Zeek, Suricata, and YARA integrations, you ensure that our defenders have the most reliable tools in the industry to disrupt global cyber attacks

Architect Automation Frameworks: Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and scripts using high-proficiency Python and Bash

Build Infrastructure as Code: Implement and manage dynamic test environments across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP) using Ansible and Terraform

Validate Security Logic: Develop security-focused integration tests to ensure the peak functionality of core tools including Zeek, Suricata, and YARA

Automate Artifact Deployment: Streamline the deployment and configuration of critical test artifacts, including Snort and Sigma rule sets

Network Traffic Analysis: Perform deep-dive analysis of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS) to design robust, realistic test scenarios that mirror real-world production constraints

Integrate CI/CD: Manage test code and environments within Git, ensuring seamless integration into our continuous delivery pipelines- Technical Leadership: You take ownership of the “User Experience” from a quality perspective, ensuring our products scale as our customers’ codebases grow

Action-Oriented Problem Solving: You thrive in fast-paced environments and can drive testing efforts across multiple projects, even when timelines are ambiguous

Cross-Functional Partnership: You can effectively partner with Engineering, Product Management, and QE teams to ensure total test coverage

Global Collaboration: You are a proactive communicator who enjoys working with geographically distributed teams across the USA and India

Network Protocol Depth: Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS, Kerberos, and SMB

Automation Mastery: High proficiency in Python and Bash for framework development and utility scripting

Education: Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience

Differentiators: Experience with Docker/Kubernetes, Zeek scripting, CI/CD optimization, or prior exposure to Corelight Fleet Manager

Industry Experience: 5–10 years of experience in an SDET or heavy automation role

Linux Administration: Solid experience with RHEL/Ubuntu environments for setting up complex test beds

Cloud & IaC Expertise: Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible/Terraform)