Manager, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

**Work from where you are - considering candidates in San Mateo, Santa Barbara, or US-based remote**

We are seeking an enterprising Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Manager to lead, grow, and standardize test automation across our organization. We are looking for a cross-functional leader who thrives at the intersection of hands-on coding, technical architecture, team management, and deep strategy work. The ideal candidate is very well organized, has a passion for delivering quality products, and is an expert in software development, testing, automation frameworks, and release processes. In our Test Automation team, we are software engineers first and foremost—we love to dig into issues, not just report them. We believe in being relentless champions for excellence, and we hope you do, too.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Functional Responsibility: Actively own test and quality automation architecture and strategy across the organization.
• Team Management: Lead a team of SDETs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and career growth while ensuring high performance through regular evaluations and feedback.
• Collaboration and Influence: Work closely with both technical and non-technical leaders across the company to advance automation solutions. Effectively manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external augmentation resources, including potential overseas teams.
• Operational Excellence: Spearhead the development and implementation of the automation testing roadmap in collaboration with managers and development teams. Lead scrum sessions to track and celebrate automation sprint achievements.
• Hands-On Technical Expertise: Contribute directly to the planning and execution of test automation projects. Maintain a hands-on role in the coding and troubleshooting of automation scripts and frameworks.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

• Education - Bachelor’s in Computer Science or another technical major, or equivalent experience.
• Experience - 5+ years experience leading SDETs and 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a significant focus on test automation for both consumer and enterprise applications.
• Technical Skills - Expertise in automation methodology and test automation tools. An expert in at least one language (preferably in Ruby or Javascript). Significant experience in developing automation solutions for mobile, browser, API, and cloud based environments. Knowledge of test automation for data driven applications is preferred.
• Collaboration - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Adaptability - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and remote work environment, handling dynamic challenges with …