Staff Software Automation Engineer

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners – in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.   This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.  SiriusXM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of SiriusXM Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; innovative adtech solutions powered by AdsWizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBC Universal, SoundCloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, SiriusXM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe.  AdsWizz, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the leading global provider of digital audio and podcast advertising solutions. AdsWizz is the underlying monetization solution for well-known music platforms, podcasts, and broadcasting groups worldwide, giving advertisers or all sizes unprecedented access to premium and niche audio content. Through dynamic ad insertion, advanced programmatic platforms, and innovative audio formats, AdsWizz efficiently connects buyers and sellers for digital audio and podcast advertising. AdsWizz is a global company with a presence in over 40 countries, and a Technology Development Hub in Bucharest, Romania.  How you’ll make an impact: We are seeking a talented, driven Staff Software Automation Engineer to join our growing Podcast Automation team. In this role, you will be partnering with a very high-performing team of engineers that build, own, and maintain backend and frontend services and products at scale. You will contribute to strategizing, designing, testing and productizing of new features & new components for the Podcast ecosystem at scale, while automating testing of all services under your team’s responsibility. What you’ll do: Build and evolve automation solutions from scratch, including backend and frontend test frameworks, test data generators, supporting tools and utilities, and performance testing tools when needed. Implement and execute automated tests for backend components and web applications, analyze test results and trends, identify defects, and provide recommendations for quality improvements. Design and build end-to-end automated tests that cover real-world workflows involving complex systems such as UIs, APIs, microservices, big data pipelines, high-concurrency transactional ad delivery systems, and reporting components  Maintain and improve existing automation frameworks and core testing infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, reusability, scalability, and extensibility. Own quality outcomes for assigned product areas or critical systems, including definition of quality signals, release readiness criteria, and risk-based go/no-go recommendations. Define meaningful test strategies and test plans that cover functional, integration, end-to-end, performance,