QA Automation Manager

About Multi Media, LLC Multi Media, LLC is the company behind Chaturbate, one of the most heavily trafficked live streaming platforms in the world. We support a global network of independent content creators and millions of real-time viewers, delivering interactive video at scale. Our infrastructure handles complex broadcasting, low-latency streaming, and high-engagement user experiences. All live, all the time. We’re building a platform where creators can express themselves freely and grow their communities, where viewers discover and interact with creators they’re drawn to, and where the team behind it is challenged, trusted, and responsible for shaping the experience of millions of users around the world. We value people who take initiative, stay curious, and care deeply about the quality and impact of what they build. The Role We’re looking for a SDET / QA Automation Manager to lead our automation strategy and help the QA team continue advancing its approach to quality. In this role, you will strengthen the department’s automation capabilities by introducing more streamlined workflows, scalable tooling, and innovative solutions that improve quality and engineering efficiency. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, quality, and delivery, with responsibility for building a strong, modern testing ecosystem that scales with the complexity and velocity of our platform. In addition to leading the team, this person will play a key role in advancing our broader QA strategy by expanding the use of automation, introducing modern tooling and AI-assisted workflows where they can add real value, and building capabilities that make both engineers and Manual QA more effective. As AI plays a growing role in how modern software teams build, test, and release products, a key part of this role will be helping us take a thoughtful, practical approach to applying AI in testing and quality assurance. What You’ll Own The strategy, roadmap, and day-to-day leadership of the QA Automation team The continued evolution of test automation frameworks, tooling, and methodologies Expanding how automation supports the broader QA organization and the company overall by serving as a trusted expert resource and influencing teams Building tools and capabilities that make engineers and Manual QA more effective and increase confidence in the code we ship Advancing a more automation-forward quality strategy that improves efficiency, reliability, and release confidence Evaluating and applying modern tooling, including AI-assisted workflows, where they can create meaningful impact You Will Drive the evolution of automation frameworks, tooling, and workflows to support a more scalable and effective approach to quality Expand meaningful automation coverage and improve the quality of signal in CI/CD Partner cross-functionally to build quality earlier into the development lifecycle Improve build stability and release confidence through better automation, tooling, and process Use data to identify gaps, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen software reliability Evaluate modern QA tooling, including AI-assisted workflows, and pilot practical new approaches Lead, develop, and grow a team of SDETs and QA engineers You Have 8+ years in software engineering, SDET, or quality engineering 2+ years managing engineers, including coaching and performance management Strong hands-on technical background and ability to engage deeply when needed Experience driving the adoption of scalable automation practices Experience building or scaling automation frameworks using tools like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium Strong programming skills, ideally in JavaScript or TypeScript Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD Good judgment in choosing between manual and automated testing approaches Experience in improving tooling or workflows to make Engineering and QA teams more effective Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, and QA Curiosity about modern tooling and AI-assisted workflows, with practical judgment about where they add value What Success Looks Like Greater adoption and impact of automation across QA and Engineering Better tooling and workflows for engineers and Manual QA Improved build stability, release confidence, and software reliability A strong QA Automation team with clear ownership and growth Stronger QA and Engineering partnership with shared accountability for quality Clear progress toward a more scalable, automation-forward quality strategy What You’ll Get Fair and competitive base salary Fully Remote Optional Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and any dependents, with policy premiums covered by the Company Long & Short term disability insurance Unlimited PTO Annual Year-End Company Closure Optional 401k with 5% matching 12 Paid Holidays Paid Lunches in-office, or if Remote, a $125/week stipend via Sharebite Employee Assistance and Employee Recognition Programs And much more! The Base Salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 USD. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional compensation or benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum range for a new hire across the US for the posted position. A candidate’s specific pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related skills, relevant education, training, experience, certifications, and abilities of the candidate, as well as other factors unique to each candidate. Please note: All offers from Multi Media, LLC are made only after a structured, multi-step recruiting process that includes live interviews, followed by a verbal offer before any written agreement is extended. Official communications, including from interviewers, will only come from email addresses ending in @multimediallc.com. Multi Media, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and strives for diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply! #LI-MMLLC