Engineering Manager, QA

Company overview

LucidLink is a fast-growing startup on a mission to make data instantly and securely accessible from everywhere. As remote and hybrid work has become the new normal, our cloud-based technology enables teams to instantly access files and collaborate from anywhere in a familiar format that works like a local hard drive.

LucidLink’s solution is designed for workflows involving huge files, massive data sets and real-time collaboration. Our customers include the world’s most creative companies like Paramount, Warner Brothers, Epic Games, Spotify, A+E and Netflix. We were founded in 2016 by storage industry experts and support over one billion customer files across more than 40+ countries. LucidLink is headquartered in San Francisco, California, has an engineering office in Sofia, Bulgaria, and remote employees across North America, Europe, and Australia.

Reasons to join LucidLink:

• Tackle big challenges: You’ll have the chance to solve complex, high-stakes problems that redefine how teams collaborate globally. By starting with the Media & Entertainment industry and expanding into data-intensive sectors, you’ll gain deep insight into cutting-edge technologies and play a role in shaping the future of global workflows.

• Values-led culture: Our values don’t just exist on paper—they guide every decision and interaction. You’ll thrive in an environment where integrity, innovation, and empathy are at the core of how we operate, empowering you to grow personally and professionally.

• Hypergrowth journey: Joining a company with triple-digit growth rates means unparalleled opportunities for advancement, learning, and being part of an exciting journey toward unicorn status. You’ll experience the adrenaline of startup speed combined with the satisfaction of building something truly impactful.

• Immediate impact: At LucidLink, your work will matter—immediately. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of 170+ builders working at startup speed, where your ideas and actions will create tangible, exponential results that contribute to our collective success.

• Comprehensive benefits: We believe in investing in our people. With unlimited PTO, a competitive salary, stock options, and full health coverage, you’ll feel supported both professionally and personally while enjoying a strong work-life balance.

The job:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary QA Manager to lead our growing Quality Assurance team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of quality in a fast-growing organization, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of excellence across multiple platforms, including desktop, mobile, and web. You will define and execute a long-term quality strategy while building scalable processes, tools, and teams that can support rapid growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a forward-looking QA strategy that aligns with the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.

• Establish a Center of Excellence to standardize processes, tools, and best quality assurance practices.

• Drive innovation in testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and performance testing to ensure scalability and efficiency.

Quality Assurance Processes:

• Design robust systems for end-to-end quality assurance across all platforms (desktop, mobile, web).

• Integrate QA processes seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline to enable fast and reliable software delivery.

• Define and track key quality metrics to measure quality and product reliability.

Team Development:

• Build and grow a high-performing QA team by recruiting top talent and nurturing professionals at varying levels of seniority.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

• Mentor team members to develop their technical skills and leadership capabilities while aligning them with organizational goals.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

• Act as an advocate for quality across the organization, influencing decision-making at all levels.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in quality assurance, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role within high-growth or scale-up environments.

• Expertise in building scalable QA processes, automation frameworks, and tooling for multi-platform systems.

• Strong technical background.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to optimizing testing processes.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a rapidly scaling organization. By driving excellence in quality assurance, you’ll directly impact millions of users worldwide while helping us achieve our vision of becoming an industry leader.

If you are passionate about building high-quality products at scale and thrive in fast-paced environments, we’d love to hear from you!

The salary range provided for this position is an estimated guideline from a salary database. Total compensation for this position may also include equity, variable pay, and employee benefits. We consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, training, and skill sets; market conditions; and internal equity. Compensation ranges may also vary based on location.

LucidLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every requirement on the job description. You might be the right person for this role, or another one. We look forward to hearing from you.