Software Development Engineer – Performance & Reliability

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Salary Range: $92,300.00 - $153,900.00 T his pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training. Software Development Engineer – Performance & Reliability Location: Lake Forest, CA* Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid) *Candidate must reside within a commutable distance (<50 miles) to qualify **This role is unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Overview Join a passionate engineering team building and scaling the performance backbone of a cutting-edge industrial IoT cloud platform. You'll own our enterprise-grade performance testing framework, ensuring the platform performs reliably at scale across distributed microservices. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of software engineering, performance science, and AI-driven automation — ideal for someone who thrives on solving hard problems and setting the engineering standard for those around them. Key responsibilities Own and evolve the k6-based PSR Framework, including test architecture, authentication strategies, scenario builders, and reporting Design and execute large-scale performance tests (load, soak, stress, spike) against distributed microservice architectures Build Agentic AI workflows that automate test generation, execution, and intelligent result analysis using LLM-powered agents Integrate and maintain automated performance pipelines in Azure DevOps with quality gates and stage-based reporting Provide technical consultancy and mentorship to the offshore PSR team and internal development teams Essential requirements 6+ years of experience in software development in test Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript; hands-on k6 experience (2+ years) including executors, VU lifecycle, and custom metrics Proven experience testing large-scale distributed architecture with 1000+ concurrent virtual users Experience building and operationalizing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent) Solid understanding of REST, HTTP/2, and gRPC API testing patterns under load Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), OAuth 2.0/OIDC, and identity management Desired skills and competencies Experience building AI agent pipelines, LLM integrations, and autonomous multi-step test workflows, with a drive to explore emerging automation possibilities Ability to design modular, reusable framework architectures that elevate engineering quality across multiple teams Familiarity with observability stacks (Grafana, Application Insights, Open Telemetry) and a desire to push reliability standards higher Strong communicator who can document clearly, mentor effectively, and be depended upon to deliver in a fast-paced, self-directed environment USA Benefits include: Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K. It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/ Hybrid working We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process. Hiring process Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process About AVEVA AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/ Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/ AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.