Lead Software Developer Engineer In Test (StorageGRID)

TL;DR

Lead Software Developer Engineer in Test (StorageGRID): Driving end-to-end system test strategy and building AI-driven automation frameworks for distributed storage systems with an accent on scalability, performance, and reliability. Focus on mentoring the QA team, integrating LLMs into CI/CD pipelines, and solving complex challenges in AI data lake infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Morrisville, North Carolina, USA (Hybrid model).

Salary: $170,000 – $253,000 USD (OTE).

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure, providing unified storage and data services for AI and multicloud environments.

What you will do

• Own and drive end-to-end system test strategy aligned with customer workflows.
• Design and implement scalable regression frameworks with parallel execution.
• Leverage AI and GenAI for test case generation, anomaly detection, and failure triaging.
• Build self-healing automation frameworks to improve system resilience.
• Integrate AI-driven insights into CI/CD pipelines to optimize feedback cycles.
• Mentor engineers on modern QA practices and AI-driven testing strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in system-level testing and automation.
• Strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud APIs, and Linux environments.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience applying AI/ML techniques and LLMs to software testing.
• Familiarity with Agile development, CI/CD, and Test-Driven Development.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid model in Morrisville, NC.

Nice to have

• Experience testing large-scale distributed storage systems.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering for reproducible test generation.
• Understanding of AI-specific failure patterns and guardrail design.
• Experience with agentic workflows and autonomous testing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and retirement plans.
• Flexible hybrid work environment promoting connection and collaboration.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud storage technologies.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
• Support for professional growth and ownership in a high-impact team.