# Software Engineer - Test Automation at Specter

- Company: Specter
- What the company does: Search 55M companies, 550M people and every funding or M&A event in real time—surface hidden startups, size markets and act first. Backed by Entrepreneur First.
- Company website: https://tryspecter.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-03-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/specter/eb3dd1da-a129-45d3-9fa6-95d87283097d
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/specter-software-engineer-test-automation/

## About the role

Test fixture and software development — Design and build test fixtures and write the software that drives them. Python for orchestration and high-level logic, Rust for low-level hardware communication and performance-critical paths. Qualification and reliability testing — Build rigs that demonstrate designs can survive years of environmental stress while maintaining performance. Ensure design changes are qualified before they reach the production line.

## What they're looking for

- Strong Python — You’ve built test frameworks, automation systems, or production tooling in Python. You write structured, maintainable code, not one-off scripts
- Mechanical intuition — You can think about fixtures, enclosures, thermals, and how a unit physically sits in a test nest. You can spec a fixture and work with a vendor to get it built
- Project management and timeline ownership — You manage your own deliverables. You communicate status, flag risks early, and deliver on schedule without being chased
- Manufacturing floor experience — You’ve worked in or closely with a production environment. You understand the difference between something that works on your bench and something that works at rate on the floor

Tags: Engineering