Hiring: Staff AI Test Automation Engineer Company: Ladders Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:54:11 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : CI/CD, GitHub, GitLab CI, JavaScript, Playwright, REST, TypeScript About the job Experience: •10+ years in test automation engineering, SDET, or software engineering with strong testing practices. Required Skills: •Enhance AI-driven test automation workflows using agentic AI tools for efficient test generation. •Refine the Playwright test framework for better scalability and optimization. •Establish feedback loops between execution, CI results, and merge requests for automated testing. •Oversee the migration from legacy test frameworks to Playwright, ensuring continuous coverage. •Integrate Playwright testing into GitLab CI/CD for streamlined feedback and quality gates. •Implement reporting mechanisms for test trends, flakiness, and coverage optimization. •Identify when to use API testing versus end-to-end tests, building appropriate automation. Qualifications: •Applied hands-on capability in agentic AI tools like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot. •Proficient in Playwright or a similar modern end-to-end testing framework. •Strong coding skills in TypeScript or JavaScript for production-level code. •Solid understanding of REST API testing standards. •Proficient in building test automation for claims systems and user flow journeys. Compensation: •$125,000 - $150,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Flexible PTO to promote work-life balance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!