Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Location: Remote
Experience: 3+ years
About Us
Built by ex–nation-state operators and AI researchers, Cracken is the world’s first Uncensored Vibe Hacking platform that safely amplifies security teams and gives enterprises proven, auditable security resilience.
The Role
We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to own quality and test automation for core cybersecurity products.
You will work closely with software engineers to ensure the correctness, reliability, and scalability of complex systems in a security-focused environment.
What You’ll Do
Own test automation and quality for core product areas
Collaborate closely with software engineers throughout the development lifecycle
Design and implement automated test frameworks and test strategies
Validate system behavior across functional, integration, and regression testing
Ensure system-level qualities such as reliability, performance, and scalability
Debug test failures, perform root cause analysis, and improve test coverage
Participate in design and code reviews with a quality and maintainability focus
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and release quality gates
Must-Have Experience
3+ years of experience as an SDET / Test Automation Engineer
Experience working on cybersecurity or security-adjacent products
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks
Solid understanding of software development and testing best practices
Ability to work independently and take ownership of quality outcomes
Nice to Have
Experience with distributed or cloud-native systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Experience testing high-reliability or security-sensitive systems
Ability to read and reason about system-level code
Why Cracken?
Real-world impact
Our technology is validated in high-stakes, real-world environments and grounded in hands-on internal research.Team with a mission
Ukrainian-heavy international team of PhDs, professors, and senior industry engineers, driven by intrinsic motivation and real-world adversity.Adaptive roles
We shape roles around exceptional talent — your ownership and drive will define your path.Perfect timing
Operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is uniquely positioned to build resilient security products.
What We Offer
Ownership over a core cybersecurity product
Direct collaboration with founders and senior engineers
High autonomy and real impact on product direction
Fully remote & flexible work setup
Competitive compensation