We're looking for a Senior Continuous Integration (CI) Engineer with a strong focus on automation to transform manual testing processes into scalable, repeatable automated solutions. This role requires a highly self-directed individual who can take loosely defined, high-impact initiatives, break them down into actionable components, and drive execution with minimal oversight. This role will work closely with a team of QA test automation engineers to design, implement, and integrate automated test cases into CI pipelines and scheduled test suites for application software running on the Wave Relay® network. This position provides the opportunity to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems.      

Position Responsibilities 

• Independently analyze complex, large-scale testing processes and define automation strategies to replace manual effort 
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and support frameworks in collaboration with QA test automation engineers 
• Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines to enable execution on code commits, scheduled runs, and on-demand triggers 
• Build and manage test execution workflows that support regression, integration, and system-level testing 
• Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable, and provide meaningful feedback to development teams 
• Maintain and enhance CI infrastructure as needed to support automated testing at scale 
• Monitor test runs, investigate failures, and partner with QA and development teams to resolve issues 
• Implement reporting, logging, and metrics to track test effectiveness and coverage 
• Continuously improving automation strategies to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency 
• Document automation frameworks, test strategies, and CI processes 
• Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in current testing and CI processes, and implement improvements  
• Troubleshoot complex pipeline and test failures, driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes 

Minimum Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent   
• 2+ year of experience with programming in C/C++   
• Knowledgeable in software testing techniques and best practices for embedded systems  
• Hands-on experience with setting up and running automated test bench setups  
• Experience developing software for Linux systems   
• Experience with Linux drivers (e.g. wireless, network stack), Linux kernel, and kernel module development  
• Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearance   
• Proven ability to independently drive large, complex initiatives from concept through delivery 
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)  
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium) 
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)  
• Deep understanding of software testing principles, strategies, and lifecycle  
• Strong experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) 

Preferred Qualifications   

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering   
• Experience with bash scripting, Python, Perl, and JavaScript  
• Experience with SQL databases (Preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, or H2)  
• Experience with Grafana 
• Experience with shell scripting, network application development, distributed systems, and network protocol development   
• Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up in complex environments 
• Experience with API and integration testing tools 
• Experience implementing test reporting, observability, and quality metrics 

The total compensation for this role can vary from $151,000 to $188,750 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits.  

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.