Senior QA Automation Engineer

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 looking for a skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a newly formed QA team supporting Lytxs cloud and IoT product platform. This is a hands-on role focused on validating complex systems that span backend services APIs and in-vehicle hardware.

You will work closely with QA leadership engineering and product teams to ensure reliable high-quality releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual test cases based on functional and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and/or .
• Contribute to test plans covering cloud services APIs and hardware integrations.
• Participate in system integration regression and release testing.
• Investigate document and reproduce defects to support efficient resolution by engineering teams.
• Assist in test environment setup configuration and maintenance.
• Collaborate with developers and QA leadership to continuously improve test coverage and quality practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (B.A. or .) or equivalent experience.
• 7 plus years experience with manual and automated software testing.
• Proficiency in Python and/or for test automation.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP HTTP MQTT).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience leverage AI to increase QA productivity
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Testing or integration of IoT devices or hardware products.
• Fleet management automotive or telematics platforms.
• AWS cloud services

Why Join Us

• Hands-on role in a modern evolving product ecosystem.
• Opportunity to grow technical and automation expertise.
• Collaborative on-site team environment in San Diego.

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:

Youre driven to succeed and so are we. At Lytx our mission is to protect a world in motion and we do it by building technology and partnerships that help keep people safe on the road. The way we work is guided by our shared values: Deliver for the customer Responsibility in every outcome Innovate with purpose Velocity with excellence and Elevate each other.

If youre looking for meaningful work a team that challenges and supports you and the chance to grow your career while making a real impact wed love to meet you.

Together were helping make roadways safer and saving lives!

Lytx Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Were 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 . 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.