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Principal Software Engineer

Fidelity

Location

Westlake, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.4% approval-62% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Principal Software Engineer in Test at Fidelity Investments will lead quality engineering efforts within the Quality Engineering organization, focusing on test automation for an integrated Desktop Platform. This role requires extensive collaboration with stakeholders and aims to drive modernization initiatives for desktop applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong quality engineering background and experience in Agile environments. This position is based in the Westlake, TX office and emphasizes the adoption of modern tools and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years in Software Test or Quality Engineering roles
  • Experience in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack
  • Hands-on experience with developing and maintaining test frameworks like Selenium, Karate, and Playwright
  • Demonstrated technical skills with Java, Python, TypeScript, and SQL
  • Strong experience in Test Automation design, development, and execution using frameworks such as Playwright, Karate, and Selenium
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure
  • Understanding and working experience of non-functional testing is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Drive key initiatives across a diverse and complex Engineering Area
  • Design and develop test automation frameworks for an integrated Desktop Platform
  • Lead quality engineering efforts for a multi-year modernization initiative
  • Establish standards, frameworks, and best practices for the Quality Engineering organization
  • Ensure high quality of application delivery through test automation and execution
  • Communicate effectively across globally dispersed team members and multiple layers of the organization
  • Reinforce Quality direction and contribute to a high performing team
  • Demonstrate an Agile mindset in actions and behaviors

Benefits

  • Fidelity offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, retirement contributions, comprehensive healthcare coverage, parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and extensive professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Fidelity Technology Group Llc D B A Fidelity Investments

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

64

FY2026

Approval rate

99.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,080

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.5%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-62%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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