AI Integration Specialist - Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Description

AI Integration Specialist - Software Development Engineer in Test

Company: SAS

Location: Cary, NC (On-site, Remote)

Salary: $97.30K - $131K/yr (Estimated)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

About The Job

The AI Navigator team is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)- AI Integration Specialist - to pioneer quality engineering methodologies that combine AI assistance with human expertise at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive end-to-end testing using Claude assistance for AI Navigator features.
• Develop original confidence scoring methodologies to evaluate AI-generated test implementations.
• Create systematic AI-human testing frameworks.
• Execute complex user journey and business workflow validation.
• Build reusable AI-assisted testing templates and methodologies.
• Establish quality gates and CI/CD integration protocols.
• Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in software testing with demonstrable SDET expertise.
• Expert-level end-to-end testing experience.
• Strong systems thinking and methodology development skills.
• Advanced test automation mastery (Selenium, Playwright, REST API testing, etc.).
• Strong programming proficiency in multiple languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.).
• Business domain testing expertise.
  
  

Additional Competencies, Knowledge And Skills

• Technology Savvy
• Decision Making
• Initiating Action
• Experience with AI tools in development workflows (GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
• Understanding of prompt engineering and context optimization for AI systems
• Background in DevSecOps and security testing automation
• Experience with observability tools (monitoring, logging, tracing)
• Previous experience in pilot programs, innovation labs, or emerging technology initiatives
  
  

Benefits Highlights

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ)
• Industry-leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous time away (vacation, holidays, Winter Wellness Break).
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits.