Lead Software Engineer, Device Automation

Company: Kindredventures
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreHumane is a team of proven industry experts who have invented, built, and shipped category-defining hardware and software products to billions of people across the globe. We're known for building the audacious, ambitious, and the impossible, and we're doing it again. Our vision for the next shift between humans and computing requires innovation across multiple emerging technologies in hardware and software, from devices to cloud services.About The RoleAs the Lead Software Engineer, Device Automation within the Device Automation, Build, and Quality Team, you will play a critical role in shaping the automated testing strategy and scaling the team. You'll collaborate closely with design, development, and quality teams to plan, design, and implement robust automated testing systems that ensure the quality and reliability of our AI Pin. As a senior technical leader, you will be highly hands-on in your work, while mentoring and guiding other engineers. You will also help build out the team, with the potential to step into a formal management role in the future.This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of cutting-edge automation frameworks, foster a culture of quality, and contribute to the long-term success of the organization.What You Might Do

• Develop and lead the implementation of automation frameworks and testing strategies for device-level and user-facing functionality.
• Drive initiatives to increase automation and improve code quality.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering skill development and best practices in automation and quality engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with System Software, Automation, and Test teams to ensure integration and alignment of testing strategies.
• Build and scale the automation engineering team through recruiting, onboarding, and team development.
• Utilize AI tools, such as OpenAI API, for deterministic and non-deterministic testing approaches.
• Design and implement reusable automated tests and tools that set the standard for the team, empowering other engineers to follow best practices.
• Leverage a deep understanding of system logs and backend processes to diagnose and resolve complex issues during testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for build/release/test systems and CI/CD pipelines.Essential Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of experience in automation engineering, with a strong focus on device-level automation (experience with consumer electronics is a strong plus).
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring engineers or leading technical projects.
  • Hands-on experience working with OSx and Linux.
  • Strong proficiency in developing tools for test automation and writing test cases.
  • Deep understanding of automated testing for native Android applications.
  • Proficiency in Python or other object-oriented programming languages.Preferred Skills
    • Experience with Android Studio and Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
    • Expertise in designing and implementing scalable build/release/test systems.
    • Familiarity with one or more continuous integration pipeline tools, such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
    • Proven ability to balance hands-on technical work with team mentorship and leadership responsibilities.Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
      • The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.
      • At Humane, you'll enjoy benefits that include health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits include: comprehensive healthcare insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K plan.
      • Humane employees also enjoy generous paid time off and leave programs, commuter benefits, team events, snacks and other perks.Why Humane?
        • Develop cutting-edge technologies in a creative and innovative environment.
        • Imagine new opportunities in areas that matter and will impact the world you live in.
        • Be a part of a high-performing team of the world's best innovators and executors.
        • Flexible work arrangements to support you in working in the way that you work best.
        • Our values: trust, truth, and joy.At Humane, diversity is important to us.Humane is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, marital status, age, national origin, place of birth, height, weight, ancestry, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, U.S. military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, gender, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Humane, building a healthy and safe workplace is core to our mission. We prohibit harassment of any kind.
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