Testing and Integration Manager

We are a high-growth company that is looking for teammates who want to be key contributors to changing the way businesses are run. This is an incredible opportunity to complete work that is disrupting industries. Be a part of scaling a business by increasing the number of devices, events, applications, services, and traffic that result in measurable success for our customers. We have the best and brightest minds in AI, IoT, Cloud and Mobile who have built leading companies in those spaces (Microsoft, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, Samsung).

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Engineering Manager to lead our Systems Integration, Test, and Quality Engineering team. This leadership role requires a strong technical foundation in software systems and electrical hardware, combined with proven experience in managing cross-disciplinary engineering and quality efforts. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful integration and validation of complex systems, while upholding the highest standards of quality and reliability across all product lines.  As an integral part of our team, you will collaborate with developers, product managers, and designers to enhance the robustness, scalability, and reliability of our platform. Your contributions will be key to the success of our mission as we continue to scale and innovate.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of systems integrators, test engineers, and quality focused engineers.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet project milestones and organizational goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineering, product management, manufacturing, and customer support.

Systems Integration Oversight:

• Oversee the integration of hardware, firmware, and software components into cohesive and functional systems.
• Review and guide system architecture to ensure robust integration strategies.
• Identify and resolve system-level issues that impact performance, functionality, or reliability.

Test Engineering:

• Define testing strategies, validation plans, and automated test frameworks.
• Ensure rigorous system-level testing across various phases: development, verification, validation, and production.
• Drive the development of test infrastructure, including HIL setups, custom fixtures, and software simulation environments.

Quality Engineering::

• Establish and enforce quality assurance approaches across the development lifecycle.
• Lead the implementation of QA best practices, including risk analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs related to product reliability, defect rates, and process efficiency.

Skills and Expertise

• Passionate about integration, testing, and quality in continuous improvement development processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Strong technical background in systems engineering, embedded systems, hardware-software integration, and electronic hardware design/testing.
• Hands-on experience with development and test tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, test automation tools, lab instruments).
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to carefully address test case coverage especially for tough to find corner cases.
• Act as the eyes and ears of the customer to discover issues early. 
• Proficiency in testing frameworks and tools, especially in systems with custom hardware/firmware.
• Strong experience with continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git, and experience with GitHub or GitLab workflows.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and iterative development environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly document issues and test findings for cross-functional teams.

Bonus

• Exposure to AI, ML, or IoT-related technologies.
• Experience with a variety of sensor solutions
• Robotics experience a plus
• Familiarity with Linux microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures.
• Previous experience working in a high-growth startup environment.