HP

Automation Engineer

Palo Alto, California, United States of America Full time
Automation Engineer

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Job Summary

This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions for desktop applications to ensure high-quality, reliable software releases. The Automation Engineer will work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into the end-to-end software development lifecycle, with a strong focus on TestComplete-based desktop automation, modern test frameworks, and CI/CD integration.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on automation experience, solid programming fundamentals, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts for desktop applications

  • Own and execute TestComplete-based automation for functional, regression, and integration testing

  • Develop automation utilities and IDE-based automation extensions to improve productivity

  • Design and execute test cases, test plans, and regression suites

  • Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines

  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with engineering teams through resolution

  • Ensure adequate test coverage across critical workflows and releases

  • Continuously improve automation reliability, maintainability, and scalability

  • Stay current with emerging testing tools, frameworks, and AI-assisted testing approaches

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

  • 3–4 years of experience in Automation Testing

  • Mandatory: Strong experience in desktop application testing

Knowledge & Skills (Required)

  • Strong hands-on experience with TestComplete for desktop application automation

  • Proficiency in Python and at least one object-oriented programming language

  • Hands-on experience with Playwright

  • Solid experience designing and executing test cases and test plans

  • Strong understanding of SDLC / STLC and software testing methodologies

  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines

  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge & Skills (Preferred)

  • Exposure to AI-based testing tools or AI-assisted automation

  • Experience with automation reporting tools and dashboards

  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

Additional Expectations / Soft Skills

  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and execution

  • Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams

Impact & Scope

  • Impacts product quality, release stability, and customer experience

  • Contributes to automation strategy and execution for desktop applications

  • Works on moderately complex problems requiring analysis of multiple factors

Complexity

  • Works on problems of moderate complexity where analysis of situations or data requires judgment and technical expertise

The pay range for this role is $83,000 to $127,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Long term/short term disability insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life insurance

  • Generous time off policies, including;

  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

  • 11 paid holidays

  • Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)


The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job Posting  Expiration Date: 06/01/2026

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Engineering

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Full time

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No shift premium (United States of America)

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