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Lead Software Quality Test Engineer (Playwright)

SalaryNo pay range posted
Location300 Riverside; Chicago, IL
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentWebsites Engineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live3d ago
Illinois law requires most employers to post a pay range.
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
Develop automation strategies and testing solutions for the Dealer Inspire product
Evaluate software functionality and design and execute test cases that exercise code under development
Test code as it is being developed, automate tests, and execute on a variety of tests to include: functional tests, integration tests, system-wide testing, regression tests, security tests, and performance tests
Mentor and lead other SDET(s) in the team
Mentor and guide engineers who request support in building test automation
Strategize in how to continually build the breadth and depth of the software test automation function
Eligibility1
Must be based in the Chicago area
Be essential at Cars Commerce
At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.
No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.
But don’t take our word for it. We are proud to be named one of Built In’s 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago and across the U.S. Ready to make your mark? Join a team that’s driving real change in the automotive industry.
About the role
Summary -
This position is for a Lead Sr. Software Development Engineers in Test to develop automation strategies and testing solutions for the Dealer Inspire product.
Responsibilities
This is a role will participate and lead SDETs responsible to evaluate software functionality and design and execute test cases that exercise code under development. This will include testing code as it is being developed, automating tests, and executing on a variety of tests to include: functional tests, integration tests, system-wide testing, regression tests, security tests, and performance tests as applicable for the changes at hand. In the leadership portion, this person will mentor and lead other SDET(s) in the team, mentor and guide engineers who request support in building test automation, strategizing in how to continually build the breadth and depth of the software test automation function in DI for high efficiency and quality in our products.
About the Role [Remote and must be based in the Chicago area. May require onsite interviews]
Join us in shaping a future of Automotive Commerce. Cars Commerce (cars.com) builds solutions for automotive dealerships, manufacturers, and consumers. Our driving force is to deliver a single platform that simplifies everything about buying and selling cars.
Our Websites Engineering Team drives our Dealer Inspire platform. We are embarking on a transformational journey, building innovative and integrated services that redefine how we deliver value to our customers. As a Lead Software Quality Test Engineer (Sr Lead Software Development Engineers in Test) you will develop automation strategies and testing solutions for the Dealer Inspire product. Dealer Inspire provides innovative digital marketing and dealership management solutions for the automotive industry. It offers a range of solutions designed to help car dealerships optimize their online presence, increase sales, and improve customer experiences.
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