SDET Engineering Manager

About the Company

TuxCare is a subsidiary of CloudLinux, offering security solutions for Linux and open-source software. Their Endless Lifecycle Support (ELS) enables organizations to securely continue using Linux distributions and software languages that have reached end of life.

Responsibilities

• Define key product quality metrics and build a strategic multi-quarter QA roadmap
• Execute the QA roadmap and hold the team accountable
• Expand test coverage systematically by risk and customer impact
• Own test system infrastructure and resource strategy
• Drive adoption of AI tooling across the QA function
• Build a team culture focused on heavy AI and automation usage
• Mentor SDETs and create clear career growth paths
• Collaborate with developers to translate quality signals into actionable priorities

Requirements

• 5+ years in test automation
• 2+ years leading a QA team of 3+ engineers
• Deep experience with Linux-based product testing (RPM/DEB, systemd)
• Strong Python skills
• Proven track record of improving test reliability and coverage
• Experience building or integrating AI/ML into QA workflows
• CI/CD pipeline architecture experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Proficiency in Linux CLI and shell scripting
• English fluency (Upper-Intermediate B2 or higher)

Preferred Qualifications

• VM orchestration or cloud infrastructure testing experience
• Experience testing security patches and kernel-level patches
• Experience with multi-distro Linux testing matrices at scale
• Knowledge of Linux packaging ecosystems (RPM, DEB, APK)
• Understanding of vulnerability lifecycle (CVE, OVAL, CSAF)