Lead QA Engineer - Low level Virtualization to UI - Startup - Remote - Living Talent

Autonomous Cloud Resource Optimization Platform - AI/ML, HPC, Kubernetes

Startup with revenue-generating clients

• Remote-first, 100% remote work environment
• Smart, fun, and low-ego team culture
• Base salary 170k-180k + Equity + Strong benefits package

Position: Lead SDET Engineer

Core Responsibilities:

• Design & implement automated test frameworks for Golang & C applications.
• Encompassing the full stack from low-level virtualization to UI testing in a distributed environment.
• Develop tools to build, maintain, & operate test automation frameworks to simplify test development, performance testing, & fast feedback.
• Build test infrastructure to integrate with & extend our CI/CD process (GitHub Actions).
• Collaborate with developers to ensure early incorporation of test planning & execution in release cycles.
• Identify performance bottlenecks, spot system anomalies, & determine root causes.
• Promote best practices in code health, testing, & maintainability across the development team.
• Communicate insights & plans to cross-functional teams & management.
• Understand existing code flow & its integration with various components & interfaces.
• Lead a team of 2-3 resources.

• Go, C
• Python, Shell
• Linux
• Docker
• GitHub
• Kubernetes
• HPC Slurm, LSF
• AWS, Azure (SDK, CLI)
• Jira

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in product companies & startups is ideal
• Expertise in creating fullstack testing frameworks & developing test automation from scratch.
• 6+ years in software engineering, ideally with Linux, Go, Python, or C/C++.
• Strong experience with Docker, CI/CD, & DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Adaptable & thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Creative problem solver with a proactive approach.
• B.S. or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.