Software Test Engineer – Product Tester Jobs Remote

Job Type: Senior Principal Software Test Engineer from home
Location: Texas work from home
Company: PepsiCo

We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer in Test to join our Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization at PepsiCo. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of software development activities, contributing to long-term initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Software engineering is the cornerstone of our scalable digital transformation across PepsiCo’s value chain, and we are looking for a leader to help us deliver high-quality software solutions, oversee business operations, and drive value.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers to develop and support digital products and services aligned with S&T core priorities.
• Foster partnerships with User Experience, Product Management, IT, Data & Analytics, Emerging Tech, Innovation, and Process Engineering teams to deliver the Digital Products portfolio.
• Develop software development and testing strategies based on industry standards, create roadmaps, and ensure timely implementation aligned with business requirements.
• Effectively manage and mentor a high-performance, distributed team of engineers.
• Engage with company executives to shape the narrative around software engineering.
• Enhance Digital Products and Services (DPS) capabilities through customer-centric, data-driven, and AI-powered digital solutions.
• Manage and address impediments, risks, issues, and changes related to engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with key business partners to recommend solutions that align with strategic needs.
• Oversee all activities of internal and external test resources assigned to your programs, collaborating with peers to ensure efficient coverage and minimize duplication.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant software development and/or testing experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading end-to-end testing for distributed services and web applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python for automation scripts.
• Experience with automation testing frameworks, tools, and services like Postman API, Selenium, Appium, JUnit, Cucumber, and LoadRunner.
• Strong ability to create test plans and strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Familiarity with Azure, Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and cloud-specific PaaS and SaaS solutions.
• Experience in testing and consuming large-scale web services.
• Expertise in black box and grey box testing methodologies, along with standard QA and development tools.

Desired Qualities:

• Strong people leadership skills, with a proven ability to develop talented personnel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Capacity to manage a sizable team of software test engineers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for excellence in Engineering services, education, and support.
• Strong interpersonal skills for navigating a complex and matrixed internal environment.
• Collaborative spirit to work with regional and global partners in other functional units.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,300 – $177,850 based on a full-time schedule.
• Compensation is influenced by location, confirmed job-related skills, and experience.
• Performance-based bonus, with a target payout of 15% of annual salary paid annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), and a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

If you are a seasoned software engineering professional with a passion for leadership and innovation, we encourage you to apply for this role within PepsiCo’s dynamic S&T organization. Please note that the specific location for this position is not specified.