QA & Release Manager

Lytx is building a next-generation product platform combining a cloud-native AWS backend with embedded IoT hardware, including in-vehicle gateways and smart cameras. We are seeking a hands-on QA Manager who will build and lead a new QA team while also serving as Release Manager, owning quality gates and production readiness.

This role requires a strong balance of technical depth, leadership, and accountability, with direct responsibility for release sign-off and production deployment approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall QA strategy for a hybrid cloud and IoT-based platform.
• Build, lead, and mentor a co-located QA team in San Diego.
• Serve as Release Manager, responsible for:
  • Coordinating release readiness across engineering, product, and operations
  • Approving production deployments
  • Ensuring quality criteria are met prior to release
• Define and maintain test plans, test strategies, and quality metrics across services and devices.
• Actively participate in hands-on testing, including:
  • Manual functional and regression testing
  • Automated test development
  • Test environment setup and maintenance
• Drive test automation using Python and/or Node.js.
• Oversee test environments, including cloud services, hardware labs, and integrations.
• Partner closely with engineering to triage defects, reproduce issues, and improve root-cause analysis.
• Continuously improve QA processes, tooling, and CI/CD quality gates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading QA or test teams in complex technical environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based systems (AWS) and distributed services.
• Experience with manual and automated testing in production systems.
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• QA or integration testing of IoT or hardware-enabled products.
• Fleet management, telematics, or automotive-adjacent platforms.
• Release management or production readiness ownership.
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to build a QA function from the ground up.
• High ownership and visibility across product and engineering.
• Work on impactful products combining cloud, data, and embedded systems.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FTO or PTO
• Employee Well-Being program
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Referral program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
• Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan.  The expected hiring salary for this position is:

Innovation Lives Here

You go all in no matter what you do, and so do we. At Lytx, we’re powered by cutting-edge technology and Happy People. You want your work to make a positive impact in the world, and that’s what we do. Join our diverse team of hungry, humble and capable people united to make a difference.

Together, we help save lives on our roadways!

Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected].  Lytx conducts background checks on applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and regional laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment and will be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal and regional laws.