Test Engineering Manager

About the Role

The Glassdoor Test Engineering team is looking for a passionate, skilled, and driven Test Engineering Manager (SDET) to build optimized test automation solutions and manage test Engineering team members. You will work with the team to define goals and roadmaps to achieve quality benchmarks. We are seeking a candidate who is self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment, capable of wearing multiple hats, adapting quickly to change, and eager to learn new technologies as needed. This role demands working in a multi-functional, collaborative environment, so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are crucial. The ability to prioritize, multitask, manage a team effectively, and deliver results is paramount.

What You'll Do

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing a test engineering team and a proven track record in leading and developing automation frameworks.
• A solid understanding of QA best practices and a commitment to quality are essential. Proficiency in object-oriented programming is a must.
• Manage a team of talented test engineers (with 3-4 direct reports).
• Collaborate with the team to discover new ways of creating and implementing tests by identifying gaps.
• Establish quality standards, benchmarks, metrics, and process improvements.
• Enhance the test framework by incorporating new tools and strategies.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders about progress, challenges, and timelines.
• Lead by example, maintaining high morale during tight deadlines.
• Promote test coverage to create new tools and evangelize automation standard methodologies.

Who will love this job:

• A quality leader – you thrive off of developing quality products with automation and are always looking for ways to improve customer experience.
• A problem solver – you not only think about the bigger picture but can also connect the dots and dedicatedly resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• A mentor - you like teaching and mentoring team members to provide them with all the necessary tools for success. 
• An excellent communicator – you have a knack for explaining technical processes concisely (even to non-engineers), and work well with cross-functional internal teams

What You’ll Bring 

• A commitment to add to our culture of DEI.
• 8+ years of experience testing web & mobile applications, at least 2+ years of experience in test engineering management, leading teams of test engineers.
• Experience with automated test tools and frameworks. 
• Knowledge of QA best practices and the ability to create processes to drive quality in a product.
• Proficiency in building maintainable and efficient tests using Java-based and JavaScript tools like Selenium, WebDriverIO, and JUnit.
• Must have experience with API Automation testing.
• Programming experience with Java or other object-oriented languages.
• Comfortable working with a cross-functional team of developers and quality engineers to develop innovative automated testing solutions.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Self-starter who can take on and delegate tasks and deliver with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Linux, SQL, performance tools, bash scripts, and version control systems such as Git is a plus.

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Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range*:  $140,400 - $210,600 ++

*Glassdoor base salaries are targeted to the market 75th percentile for technical roles and the 65th percentile for non-technical roles. In other words, 65-75% of comparable organizations in our industry will pay less.

Annual Bonus Target: 10%

**Bonuses are paid in 6-month intervals, aligning with bi-annual performance reviews

Generous Restricted Stock Units (RSU):

***Restricted Stock Units (RSU) are awarded at hire and may be refreshed annually. Additionally, as a pay-for-performance company, RSU grant awards are presented bi-annually to exceptional performers.

You can learn more about our compensation philosophy here and see salary ranges for all Glassdoor jobs here.

Health and Wellness: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, select well-being programs, along with 80% employer-paid premiums for all dependents.* Generous paid time off programs for birthing and non-birthing parents are provided, along with paid injury/illness leave and paid family emergency leave.

*Coverage begins at the start of employment. After 48 months of continuous employment, 100% of all premiums for you and your dependents can be employer-paid!

Work/Life Balance: Open Paid Time Off policy, in addition to 15-20 paid company holidays/year

Investing in Your Future: 401(k) plan with a company match up to $5,000 per year, subsidized  fertility and family planning services, and discounted legal assistance services.