About PDQ

PDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, makes device management simple, secure, and Pretty Damn Quick through our products Deploy, Inventory, Connect, Detect, SimpleMDM and SmartDeploy. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global private equity firms.

PDQ's Core Values: Honesty, Ownership, Collaboration and Improvement 

Job Description:

Before you apply, please note: 

• This is a hybrid role open to candidates residing within commuting distance of our Bucharest, RO based office.

Why you'll want to be a Software Engineer in Test at PDQ:

Build software that IT pros love. PDQ is a fast-growing SaaS company with a fiercely loyal customer base. Our products manage millions of devices globally, and we’re trusted by tens of thousands of IT teams to deploy software, manage inventory, and remediate vulnerabilities—quickly and reliably.

Quality at the heart of everything. As a Software Engineer in Test, you'll help ensure the stability, performance, and reliability of PDQ’s core products. You’ll design and implement automated testing strategies across APIs, web interfaces, and backend systems to catch issues early and drive confidence in every release.

We’re scaling smart—and you have a voice. We’re growing sustainably, investing in our people, and building a long-term engineering culture. You’ll collaborate closely with developers and product managers to embed quality throughout the SDLC—from concept to production. Whether you’re writing test frameworks, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, or improving test coverage, your input shapes the product.

Local team. Global impact. We’re expanding in Romania to build a strong, collaborative engineering hub. You’ll work with smart, humble teammates in the U.S. and across Romania, shipping real features and solving tough problems in production environments.

Modern stack. Real testing challenges. Our tech includes Playwright, Grafana, GroundCover and more. You’ll test distributed systems, work with containers and cloud-native architectures, and help us explore smart ways to incorporate AI into testing and quality analysis.

Real engineering. Real ownership. We keep processes lean, feedback direct, and overhead minimal. Our engineers—testers included—focus on shipping great code, mentoring each other, and continuously improving tools and systems. SETs are first-class engineers at PDQ.

Why Join? If you love building test automation, designing scalable quality practices, digging into tricky bugs, and collaborating across teams to make software better for real customers—this is your moment. Join PDQ and help raise the bar for software quality while working with a modern tech stack and expert teammates.

How you might spend your day:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Cypress and Playwright. 
• Write, execute, and improve manual test cases when automation is not feasible. 
• Validate product functionality across a variety of browsers, Windows environments, and network configurations. 
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to refine requirements and test strategies. 
• Build and manage test environments and virtual labs to simulate real-world scenarios. 
• Mentor junior team members, especially in test automation and scripting best practices. 
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests and feedback loops. 
• Ability to work with agile teams in Scrum or Kanban. 
• Recommend new testing tools, strategies, or frameworks that increase test coverage and efficiency. 

We're looking for people who have:

• Ownership: You take responsibility for projects, drive results, and deliver on commitments   
• Honesty: You demonstrate integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions   
• Collaboration: You work effectively with cross-functional teams and foster a culture of teamwork   
• Improvement: You continuously seek opportunities for growth, innovation, and personal development   
• 3+ years experience in software testing or quality engineering, ideally in a SaaS or endpoint-focused product environment. 
• Hands-on experience with test automation using Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools. 
• Strong scripting and debugging skills in JavaScript, Python, or PowerShell. 
• Familiarity with Windows OS, including endpoint configurations, services, permissions, and networking. 
• Experience working with bug tracking and test case management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail). 
• Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile workflows. 
• Ability to clearly document test cases, issues, test plans, and related processes. 
• Extra Credit: Experience with PDQ Connect or other endpoint management platforms. 

Who you are:

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to notice problems  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills  
• Ability to work closely with others to find the root cause of issues  
• Must be able to manage time effectively with minimal supervision  
• Must be able to work closely with cross-functional teams  
• Scripting and automation experience  
• Windows Desktop, Server, and Networking familiarity when applicable 
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and thoroughly  
• Software testing experience and understanding of software development life cycle  
• Experience in a Scrum-based agile environment  
• PDQ Connect experience is a plus 

PDQ Perks & Benefits:

PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including:

• Supplementary health insurance
• Equity
• Company laptop and accessories provided by PDQ

PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact hr@pdq.com.