Manager, Software Development Engineering in Test

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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun‑drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back.

In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

Our mission is to change the way business deals get done. In an industry plagued by inefficient and ineffective contract management systems, we provide a solution that accelerates, scales, and protects the business, enabling contract professionals to become their company’s superhero. We create innovative AI technology that makes contracts searchable and simplifies deal‑making processes to supercharge business while helping to reduce costs and handle risk.

We automate manual work, facilitate collaboration, and streamline operations so businesses can make better decisions. By reimagining legal documents, we take the stress out of contract management, empowering brilliant people to do their best work while fueling exponential growth.

We are looking for a passionate and innovative SDET Tech Lead to join our dynamic QE team. As a hands‑on leader, you will help drive the success of our cutting‑edge, AI‑driven CLM platform while managing and mentoring a growing team of SDETs. Our automation is built in Type Script; while experience with Type Script is a big plus, what matters most is strong programming ability and the ability to lead a team through complex technical challenges.

If you can own the full testing lifecycle, write sophisticated test code independently, and demonstrate a true quality engineering leadership mindset, we want to hear from you.

• People Leadership:
  Actively manage and mentor SDETs, conducting high‑level code reviews and fostering a culture of technical excellence across the team.
• AI Quality Strategy:
  Drive the quality assurance process by implementing comprehensive automated functional, regression, and performance testing specifically designed to validate AI/ML outputs and legal data extraction.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with software developers and product managers to define features and establish criteria for verifying correct implementation of AI‑driven workflows.
• Framework Architecture:
  Leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain efficient, scalable test automation frameworks that support continuous delivery and integration.
• Performance Excellence:
  Enhance platform scalability by implementing effective performance and load testing strategies to handle enterprise‑level contract data.
• Coding Standards:
  Set the “coding standards” for the entire QE team, ensuring robust, enterprise‑grade SaaS platform stability.

• 10+ years of experience in quality engineering with a strong focus on test automation.
• 2+ years of experience in a lead or managerial capacity, including actively managing and mentoring a team of SDETs.

• Technical Mastery:
  Deep experience in Type Script, Java, or Python and a strong grasp of software design patterns.
• Framework Architecture:
  Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining efficient, scalable test automation frameworks that support continuous delivery and integration.
• AI/ML Quality Strategy:
  Experienc…