Senior SDET Engineer, Mobile

This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago or Bay Area (San Francisco or Palo Alto) offices and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.What’s so interesting about this role?The Senior SDET Engineer is responsible for architecting new automated test strategies and frameworks in addition to creating, implementing, and automating testing in support of software test requirements. The Senior SDET Engineer works with members from across all of engineering to develop, maintain, and enhance the test automation framework and automation addition, the Senior SDET Engineer will execute and report on planned tests, report and manage defects, regress software fixes for new and existing features, assist development with replicating and debugging problems and develop new test automation solutions as needed.What’s the job?Champion the quality of the product and strive for team goalsMaintain client-automated testing tools and increase automated test coverageCollaborate with coworkers to enhance existing client automation frameworks, compare alternative testing approaches, and build new systemsDevelop and enforce test coding patterns across the teamManage Grindr’s cloud testing tools and collaborate with their support teamsIncrease efficiency by listening to development feedback and ensuring test framework, execution, and reporting is streamlined and usefulMonitor, investigate, and identify problems during the development process, pair with client development to diagnose and test fixesContribute to team’s Agile effort by estimating, measuring and improving through active participation and providing feedback on quality issuesCoordinate and participate in discussions about holistic testing approaches with the development teams, so we have a balance of manual testing, UI automation testing, and unit testing coverageWhat we’ll love about youMinimum 5 years of experience in a mobile SDET roleExperience with mobile automation frameworks; including Espresso (Android), XCUITest (iOS), or AppiumStrong programming skills in an object oriented language (i.e. Kotlin, Swift, Java)Significant experience automating repeated tasks and building test coverage with existing toolsKnowledge of test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases and debuggingThorough understanding of the SDLC and tooling (GIT, branching/merging, build systems, CI tools and methodologies)Experience with API testing or integration ( REST APIs)Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, be self motivated, and be goal oriented is essential to excel in this roleStrong English verbal and written communication skillsWe’ll really swoon if you haveStrong programming skills with Swift or KotlinConsiderable experience with Espresso or XCUITest automationTrack record of delivering complex automation and new frameworksExtensive experience with various types of testing including unit, system, integration, user acceptance, regression, usability and end-to-end testingWhat you'll love about usMission and Impact: Grindr is the world-leading LGBTQ social networking service. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ people around the world.Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the pensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.Location: We are looking to hire someone in the Chicago area.About GrindrGrindr is the world’s largest dating app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. With around 13 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the global LGBTQ community, and we take pride in empowering our users to connect, express themselves, and discover the queer world around them.Our next evolution is underway as a newly public company looking to expand and continue to build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to original content, we’re blazing innovative paths with impact for our community, all while leveraging the latest tech stacks and striving for engineering excellence. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of core values: openness and exploration, a bias for action, and strong support of the LGBTQ community.With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re looking to build a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who believe in our mission, align with our values, and are excited to work at the intersection of innovative technology and social impact. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.Base Pay Range$135,000 — $190,000 USDAbout the companyGrindr is a location-based social networking and online dating application for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17