SDET, Security and AI-Enhanced Test Automation
About Knightscope
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) is a security technology company building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force: autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and elite security professionals operating as one integrated managed service. The Company is on a mission to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. One Team. One Force.
Job Summary
Knightscope is insourcing the Signals platform, currently operated by a third-party vendor, over the next twelve months. You will own the security testing and AI-assisted test automation function for Signals, closing a specific gap in the current vendor engagement and building the foundation the platform will run on for years to come.
Location: ONSITE - Sunnyvale, CA
About the Role
Knightscope is insourcing the Signals platform, currently operated by a third-party vendor, over the next twelve months. You will own the security testing and AI-assisted test automation function for Signals, closing a specific gap in the current vendor engagement and building the foundation the platform will run on for years to come.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and own the security testing strategy for the Signals platform end to end.
- Build AI-assisted test automation frameworks for test generation, triage, and coverage analysis.
- Establish security-focused regression suites integrated into the Signals CI/CD pipeline.
- Partner with the Engineering Services Security and Compliance Engineer on SOC 2 evidence continuity.
- Serve as the internal security testing lead during vendor knowledge transfer.
- Mentor engineers across the Signals team on secure development and test practices.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years in test engineering, including senior ownership of security testing programs.
- Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, IAST, and modern security testing tooling.
- Practical experience applying LLMs or ML to test generation, triage, or coverage analysis.
- Strong CI/CD pipeline integration experience.
- Clear written and verbal communication with engineering and security stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, or comparable regulated environment experience.
- Video, streaming, or IoT platform testing background.
- Prior experience inheriting a codebase from a third-party vendor.
Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary: $180,000 to $210,000 (DOE)
Equity: Stock options
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
Location Requirement: Full-time, on-site at Sunnyvale HQ