AVP, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Overview

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview :

As an AVP, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will join a team of talented developers in test and work on next-generation application software to enhance our engineering best practices, tools, design patterns and frameworks. This leader will partner with software engineers to understand product architecture and integrate AI-based quality gates and observability into CI / CD pipelines, while creating and maintaining synthetic and production-like data scenarios using AI-powered data generation tools to support comprehensive test coverage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and cross-functional domain teams to understand features, develop and automate test cases, and drive continuous improvement in product quality and release velocity.
• Apply diverse software testing methodologies—including AI-driven test generation and predictive analytics—to ensure robust and scalable software delivery.
• Coordinate and lead end-to-end (E2E) testing efforts across domains, leveraging AI tools for test orchestration, anomaly detection, and intelligent defect triaging.
• Identify manual processes and implement intelligent automation solutions using AI / ML frameworks to optimize testing efficiency and reduce cycle time.
• Participate in code reviews, advocating for clean code principles and AI-assisted static analysis tools to enhance code quality and maintainability.
• Analyze test results using AI / ML models to detect patterns, predict defect-prone areas, and proactively improve test strategies.
• Document and track bugs to closure, incorporating AI-based prioritization and root cause analysis to streamline defect management.
• Operate within Agile / Scrum frameworks, integrating AI tools for sprint planning, test impact analysis, and continuous feedback loops.
• Mentor and coach teams on best practices in test automation, AI / ML integration in QE, and scalable test architecture design.

Qualifications

Core Competencies

LI-Hybrid

Pay Range

Pay Range : $119,400-$199,000 / year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq : LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join LPL Financial : Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

Innovative Environment : We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

Limitless Career Potential : Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

Unified Mission : We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

Impactful Work : Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

Commitment to Equality : We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

Community Focus : We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

Benefits and Total Rewards : Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews :

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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