Head of Engineering

Head of Forward Deployed Engineering

San Francisco, CA | Hybrid (4 days/week)

ABOUT US

An AI-driven software platform that automates end-to-end testing for web applications by learning from real user behavior. It continuously generates, executes, and maintains test coverage, including automatically updating tests as the product evolves. The platform integrates with modern development tools and helps engineering teams reduce manual QA effort, improve reliability, and ship faster with fewer bugs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role blends technical expertise, process management, and customer collaboration, making it ideal for a skilled engineer who thrives in dynamic environments. You will play a crucial role in driving customer success through technical expertise, managing quality processes, and driving high-quality outcomes for our customers. This is an opportunity to shape our engineering strategy while staying deeply involved in coding and engineering solutions.

Important: Candidates should closely match the core qualifications below. This role requires deep hands-on software engineering experience, leadership experience, and direct expertise in test automation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead customer implementation of end-to-end testing pipelines, ensuring high-quality software delivery
• Build and maintain end-to-end test automation frameworks and suites
• Work directly with customers to meet their needs through efficient technical solutions
• Drive customer success, implementation, and revenue expansion
• Write, review, and debug code in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Collaborate closely with the Co-Founder, Engineering, Sales, and cross-functional teams
• Support and mentor Forward Deployed Engineering team members
• Drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Lead Proof of Value and Proof of Concept technical deliverables

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Must have 4+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience
• Hands-on coding skills in JavaScript and TypeScript with recent production experience
• 3+ years of CI/CD test automation experience across unit, integration, API, and E2E testing
• Proven experience building or maintaining automated test frameworks and suites
• Collaborate with stakeholders and translate feedback into actionable technical solutions
• Excellent project management skills - define success, manage timelines and drive execution
• Experience working with customers in a technical implementation or delivery environment
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered developer tools, agentic SDLC solutions, or modern engineering automation platforms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience in SDLC quality processes, with a focus on automation
• Experience with end-to-end test automation frameworks and building test suites using Playwright
• Background in QA automation engineering
• Experience working at an AI-first startup

WHAT WE OFFER

• A strategic role in shaping the growth trajectory of a cutting-edge AI startup
• Competitive salary ($170,000 - $225,000) + equity
• Catered lunch 4 days per week in SF office
• Monthly happy hour and other team bonding activities