QA & Release Manager

Lytx • San Diego, CA

12h • $162,250 - $204,750

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees