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Software Test Engineer - Onsite

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Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Full time

This role does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Onsite: Seattle, WA

Job Summary:
We are looking for a results-driven Software Test Engineer with strong experience in performance, stress, and functional testing. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in test automation, data analysis, and working with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and reduce manual effort.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform performance, stress, and functional testing across software and hardware platforms.
  • Conduct power and battery performance testing to validate product quality and ensure alignment with business requirements.
  • Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test scripts for various user scenarios, including voice assistant and mobile workflows.
  • Use tools like Python and Git for scripting, automation, and version control.
  • Analyze large datasets and telemetry to identify issues, validate results, and provide insights to improve system performance.
  • Work closely with development teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve defects in a timely manner.
  • Implement automation strategies to reduce manual testing efforts and increase testing efficiency.
  • Use AI-driven approaches and prompt engineering techniques to improve test coverage and scalability.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of experience in software testing (performance, stress, and functional testing).
  • Strong knowledge of test automation and scripting (Python preferred).
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Ability to analyze data and perform root cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with voice assistant, mobile testing, or consumer device testing is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with telemetry data analysis and performance tuning.
  • Exposure to AI-driven testing or prompt engineering.
  • Experience working with Microsoft products or similar ecosystems.

Employee Benefits

Cognizant offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
  • Learning, certification, and career development opportunities

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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