Software Test Engineer
Description
Location: Seattle, WA area preferred. The role can be hybrid but expectation of in office a minimum of 3-5 days per week due to client/server throughput testing that has to be done in the Seattle office.
We are seeking a Software Test Engineer (P2) to join our Secure Access team in Seattle. This role is focused on delivering high-quality releases through hands-on testing, with a primary emphasis on client/server throughput and performance validation.
You will work across multiple areas of testing while building deeper expertise in performance and scalability. This role partners closely with development, architecture, and QA peers in a collaborative, agile environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career engineer who is motivated to grow in networking, performance testing, and distributed systems.
About our team
Absolute Security is the leader in enterprise resilience. We help organizations ensure their endpoints and access environments remain secure, visible, and recoverable—no matter where work happens.
Our Secure Access platform delivers critical connectivity and security capabilities across distributed environments. As part of our team, you’ll work on technology that directly impacts the reliability, performance, and security of global enterprises.
Why Join Absolute Security
- Work on high-impact security and connectivity solutions used by global organizations
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities to grow your technical skills in performance, networking, and automation
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Flexible time off and a strong culture of ownership and accountability
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will build a strong foundation in test design and execution while developing deeper expertise in performance and networking. You will take ownership of defined test areas, contribute ideas to improve quality and efficiency, and collaborate across teams to solve complex problems. Over time, you will expand your scope and influence as your technical depth grows.
- Design, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases for Secure Access features
- Perform client-server testing across wired and wireless networks in multi-platform environments (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS)
- Execute throughput, scalability, and performance testing of client and server components
- Analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues
- Partner with developers to clarify requirements and refine user stories
- Participate in test case reviews and contribute to improving test coverage and quality
- Work cross-functionally to investigate defects and drive resolution
- Communicate progress, risks, and blockers clearly and proactively
- Contribute to continuous improvement of test strategies, tools, and processes
- Protect the security and privacy of Absolute and its customers
- Other duties as assigned by management
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in software testing or quality engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and test methodologies
- Experience testing client/server applications
- Foundational knowledge of networking concepts and troubleshooting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize work with limited guidance
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with performance or throughput testing
- Familiarity with Windows Server environments and virtualization (e.g., VMware)
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
- Experience with test automation or scripting (e.g., Python, Groovy, PowerShell)
- Experience testing across multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS)
- Knowledge of networking protocols, VPNs, or secure access technologies
The base pay range
The base salary range for this position is $86,200 - $97,020 annually. The base pay offered is determined by the market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program.
Why Work For Us:
You’re resilient and passionate about securing the Work from Anywhere era. So are we.
We’re in search of the best and the brightest – everyone from innovators, sellers and marketers to financers, operators and especially customer relationship managers – we’re looking for top tier talent to help us shape the next decade of security, drive innovation that enables customers with truly disruptive solutions and are dedicated to making a meaningful difference.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington with international offices in Vancouver - BC, Austin - TX, Boulder - CO, Ankeny – IA, Reading - UK and Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam, Absolute Security accelerates customers’ shift to work-from-anywhere through the industry’s first self-healing Zero Trust platform, ensuring maximum security and uncompromised productivity. Only Absolute is embedded in more than half a billion devices, offering a permanent digital connection that intelligently and dynamically applies visibility, control and self-healing capabilities to endpoints, applications, and network access to ensure their cyber resilience tailored for distributed workforces.
Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted security company – and to empower end users to connect securely and from anywhere, to all the applications they need to collaborate and get their work done, without interruptions and with an optimal network experience. Absolute currently serves approximately 16,000 customers with more than 13 million activated endpoints globally. G2 recognized Absolute as a Leader in the Winter 2022 Endpoint Management and Zero Trust Networking Grid Reports, reflecting our continued customer satisfaction across product lines. To learn more about Absolute, visit our website at www.absolute.com or visit our YouTube channel.
Absolute Security is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]
Absolute provides persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions for computers, tablets, and smartphones. Our persistence technology is built into over half a billion devices around the world.