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# Technology, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Vice President at BTIG

- **Company:** BTIG
- **Location:** New York New York, United States / San Francisco California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-07-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/btig27/jobs/8661029002

## Job description

Job Purpose:

BTIG seeks a hands-on Software Development Engineer in TEST (SDET) in Technology Quality Management team to generate, execute, debug, and maintain automated tests across critical workflows. Reporting to the Head of QA, you will own test suites, improve reliability, investigate failures, and provide clear quality evidence to support daily engineering decisions. You will work on a lean, hands-on team where ownership, judgment, and follow-through matter.

You will also work with and improve OpenCode-based skills and frameworks that accelerate test engineering workflows. Prior hands-on experience with terminal/TUI agentic tools applied to real test engineering is required.

This position is open only in our New York City or San Francisco offices, with a minimum requirement of working 4+ days per week in-office and Eastern Time Zone hours.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Build and maintain Playwright and TypeScript-based automated tests across UI, API, integration, and regression coverage areas
- Translate product requirements, defects, and API specifications into reliable automated test cases
- Investigate flaky or failing tests, identify root causes, and produce reproducible defect evidence
- Design and maintain OpenCode-based agent workflows for test generation, failure triage, regression selection
- Apply context engineering and cost-efficiency strategies without weakening verification quality
- Develop and maintain test data approaches, including fixtures, synthetic data, and environment-safe datasets for repeatable automation
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines with reliable gating, clear failure reporting, and retained test artifacts

Requirements & Qualifications:

- 3+ years hands-on SDET experience with demonstrated ownership of automated tests across UI, API, contract, integration, and regression layers
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript, including fixtures, traces, parallel execution, and CI artifact analysis
- Experience using AI-assisted development or test tools in terminal, CLI, or editor-based workflows (OpenCode, Claude Code, Codex, etc.); proven ability to critically review and correct agent-generated tests, commands, and code
- Working knowledge of agent architecture: primary/subagents, scoped tool permissions, repo memory, model routing, and human-in-the-loop review
- CI/CD integration experience (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent)
- API testing fundamentals: REST, OpenAPI, contract testing, auth/authz boundaries, and negative-path validation
- Strong debugging discipline for test failures, flaky behavior, and application defects
- Nice to have: performance, load, or chaos engineering exposure; open-source contributions to test or agentic tooling; Financial services or regulated environment experience

Important Notes:

- Must be authorized to work full time in the U.S., BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type
- No phone calls please, the applicant will be contacted within two weeks if successful

About BTIG:

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm’s core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. BTIG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Compensation:

- BTIG offers a competitive compensation and [benefits package](https://www.btig.com/careers/btig-benefits/). Salary range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, years of applicable experience, skills, qualifications, licensure and certifications, and other business and organization needs.
- The current estimated base salary range for this role is $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year. Please note that certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus or overtime.

Disclaimer: https://www.btig.com/disclaimer.aspx.

## About BTIG

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Financial Services – Institutional Brokerage, Investment Banking, Research, Prime Brokerage
- Target customers: Institutional investors, corporations, hedge funds, asset managers, and other financial intermediaries (B2B)
- Mission or purpose statement: "We apply our depth of experience, network of global relationships and research and analysis to give our clients an advantage in today’s complex market environment." [btig.com/about-us](https://www.btig.com/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Institutional Sales & Trading**: Multi-asset class execution (equities, fixed income, derivatives) across 50+ markets, supported by advanced technology and high-touch service. [btig.com](https://www.btig.com/)
- **Investment Banking**: Advisory and capital markets solutions including M&A, equity capital markets (ECM), debt capital markets (DCM), and private capital advisory. [btig.com](https://www.btig.com/)
- **Research & Strategy**: Fundamental and quantitative equity research covering 500+ companies, with actionable insights for institutional clients. [btig.com](https://www.btig.com/)
- **Outsource Trading & Prime Brokerage**: Capital introduction, execution tools, and prime brokerage services for fund managers at every stage. [btig.com](https://www.btig.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: 700+ employees across 19 global offices; 1275+ investment banking transactions announced since January 2015; Top 10 global broker by high-touch equity volume executed (2025 survey). [btig.com/about-us](https://www.btig.com/about-us/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (privately held; no external funding rounds disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: 19 global locations across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia; 240+ multi-asset class sales and trading professionals; 385+ prime brokerage clients; operational 24 hours a day. [btig.com/about-us](https://www.btig.com/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **High-touch, bespoke service**: Known for personalized attention regardless of client size, differentiating from larger, automated competitors. [btig.com/about-us](https://www.btig.com/about-us/)
- **Global reach with local expertise**: 19 offices spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia, allowing round-the-clock client support and deep regional knowledge. [btig.com](https://www.btig.com/)
- **Entrepreneurial culture**: A flat, collaborative environment where innovations are quickly adopted and employees are empowered to drive firm and client performance. [btig.com/careers](https://www.btig.com/careers/)
- **Diverse product suite**: Integrated offerings across trading, investment banking, research, and prime brokerage create cross-selling opportunities and sticky client relationships.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding global footprint**: Continued investment in international offices and multi-asset capabilities to serve clients in their local time zones and markets. [btig.com/about-us](https://www.btig.com/about-us/)
- **Deepening client relationships**: Emphasis on long-term partnerships and tailored solutions over transactional volume. [btig.com](https://www.btig.com/)
- **Talent development**: Strong internship program and commitment to recruiting proven expertise, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. [btig.com/careers](https://www.btig.com/careers/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and meritocratic – ingenuity is rewarded, and employees work alongside industry leaders. "Our people are our greatest asset." [btig.com/careers](https://www.btig.com/careers/)
- **Work environment**: Global, fast-paced, and fiercely competitive, with opportunities to contribute across multiple asset classes and geographies.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive package including competitive salaries, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid parental leave, tuition assistance, free lunch in offices, onsite fitness centers/wellness rooms, healthcare concierge, and flexible spending accounts. [btig.com/careers/benefits](https://www.btig.com/careers/benefits/)
- **Remote/Hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated; roles appear to be office-based given the emphasis on global locations and high-touch service.
- **Notable perks**: Charitable matching program, employee referral program, annual flu shot clinics, and wellness initiatives. The free lunch program is highlighted as a perk for productivity and healthy lifestyle. [btig.com/careers/benefits](https://www.btig.com/careers/benefits/)

## Sources
1. [BTIG About Us](https://www.btig.com/about-us/)
2. [BTIG Careers](https://www.btig.com/careers/)
3. [BTIG Homepage](https://www.btig.com/)
4. [BTIG Benefits](https://www.btig.com/careers/benefits/)
5. [BTIG Jobs on Greenhouse](https://boards.greenhouse.io/btig27)

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