Engineering Manager II, SDET

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager II to lead and scale our SDET team at HighLevel.

This is a leadership role responsible for driving our test automation strategy, quality processes, and engineering excellence across our products. You will lead a high-performing team of SDETs and play a crucial role in building a culture of quality-first, shift-left testing, and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for strengthening our automation frameworks, improving productivity through GenAI tools, and partnering closely with development and release teams to deliver world-class software with speed and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of SDETs focused on automation, performance, and reliability.
• Define and execute the end-to-end test automation strategy across web, mobile, and API layers.
• Champion Shift-Left Testing and ensure integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with Dev Managers and Leads to improve release quality, coverage, and speed.
• Establish benchmarks for automation quality, performance, and code standards across teams.
• Build and optimize frameworks in TypeScript/Playwright, enabling scalable test suites and maintainable automation infrastructure.
• Oversee release readiness, test planning, and quality gates for major product launches.
• Drive initiatives to improve test productivity using GenAI/AI tools, including intelligent test generation and analysis.
• Ensure strong coverage across functional, non-functional, performance, and security testing areas.
• Provide architectural guidance on testing strategy, tooling, and infrastructure.
• Inspire a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability within the SDET sub-department.