Who We Are:

Sirius XM and its brands (Pandora, SXM Media, Ads Wizz, Simplecast, and Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners - in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing Sirius XM’s vision to life every day.

Sirius XM

Sirius XM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Sirius XM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of Sirius XM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. Sirius XM's subsidiaries Simplecast and Ads Wizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. Sirius XM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, Sirius XM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

Pandora

Pandora, a subsidiary of Sirius XM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. Pandora provides consumers with a uniquely-personalized music and podcast listening experience with its proprietary Music Genome Project® and Podcast Genome Project® technology. Pandora is available through its mobile app, the web, and integrations with more than 2,000 connected products.
How You’ll Make an Impact:

As an SDET III, you will take on a more advanced role within the Quality Engineering team, leading automated testing efforts, solving complex automation challenges, and contributing to quality strategy discussions. Working independently with moderate supervision, you’ll develop and maintain test suites, introduce innovative testing methodologies, and provide insight into end-to-end functionality to drive high standards of quality.

What You’ll Do:

• Advanced Test Automation and Framework Development
  
  • Define, implement, and maintain backend automated test suites for new and existing functionality, primarily using Java and Rest Assured.
    
  • Build, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks utilized by the team to automate critical user scenarios for regression testing.
    
  • Tackle complex automation challenges, independently developing solutions that improve testing efficiency and coverage.
    
  • Execute and analyze automated test results, working with QE and functional teams to diagnose and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
    
• Technical Leadership and Quality Standards
  
  • Set and review script quality standards, ensuring test scripts meet industry best practices and maintain consistency across the team.
    
  • Generate comprehensive test plans and execute them with a focus on delivering high-quality, reliable test results.
    
  • Participate actively in design discussions for new features, providing input on appropriate testing scenarios and strategies.
    
  • Support non-functional testing efforts, including performance, stability, reliability, and compatibility assessments.
    
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
  
  • Work closely with development, QE, and cross-functional teams, contributing to discussions that enhance overall product quality.
    
  • Conduct demos and walk-throughs of automated test scripts with team members, promoting collaborative knowledge sharing.
    
  • Participate in peer reviews and technical deep dives with engineers to identify and address issues proactively.
    
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  
  • Seek out new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that improve testing processes and efficiency, incorporating these improvements into daily work.
    
  • Identify areas for improvement in automation processes and provide innovative technical solutions to increase testing effectiveness.
    
  • Collect and report on quality metrics from test executions, using data insights to enhance the effectiveness of testing practices.
    

What You’ll Need:

• Educational Background and Experience
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience in Quality Engineering or a similar customer-centric technical field.
    
  • 3-5 years of test automation experience, with at least 3 years of experience in backend automation and core Java.
    
• Technical Expertise
  
  • Proficiency in backend automation frameworks, especially Java and Rest Assured.
    
  • Experience with all phases of software testing, including functional, regression, end-to-end, performance, and integration testing.
    
  • Comfortable with continuous integration tools such as Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline management.
    
  • Strong familiarity with testing enterprise applications deployed in cloud environments like AWS.
    
• Soft Skills
  
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
    
  • Ability to work independently on complex tasks with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively within a team.
    

Our goal at Sirius XM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. Sirius XM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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