Mill · 2 days ago
Software Development Engineer - Test
San Bruno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expMill is a company focused on reducing waste, particularly in the food sector, to help combat climate change. They are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead their test automation strategy across various platforms, ensuring product quality and reliability.
Animal FeedCleanTechFood ProcessingRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the engineering team to design and develop Mill’s automated test infrastructure
Design, implement, and scale automation frameworks covering embedded firmware, mobile applications, web, and cloud services
Interface with cross-functional leaders (Product, QA, Engineering, TPMs) to translate product requirements and feature requests into well-defined, structured test plans
Drive automation initiatives — mentor QA engineers, explore emerging tools, and champion best practices in test engineering
Establish and maintain reliable processes and tooling for test script development, integration, and execution
Partner with Developers, QA Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Software Engineers, Product Managers, and TPMs to ensure robust end-to-end product quality across all layers of the stack
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in software development and testing roles
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and JavaScript
Deep understanding of software design principles, automation frameworks, and quality engineering across mobile, cloud, and firmware systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Hands-on experience using Python and Java in production-grade automation
Proven record of shipping and scaling consumer-facing products with high reliability and performance
Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) with startup-level velocity
Camera systems or computer vision testing experience is a strong plus
Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automated integration/system testing (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Proficiency with GitHub (version control) and project tracking tools such as JIRA
Company
Mill
Mill offers a kitchen bin that dries, shrinks, and de-stinks leftover food, eliminating food waste.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$70.38MKey Investors
Climate Pledge FundPrelude Ventures
2025-12-16Series Unknown
2023-09-06Series C· $70M
2023-04-01Series Unknown· $0.38M
Leadership Team
Matt Rogers
Founder & CEO
Jeff Hoever
CFO
Recent News
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