SDET / QA Automation Lead (AI)

TL;DR

SDET / QA Automation Lead (Python/AI): Transforming a QA team into a strategic, AI-powered quality engineering function with an accent on test infrastructure, AI integration, and leadership. Focus on building a scalable QA roadmap, mentoring SDETs, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for Linux-based security products.

Location: Remote (Worldwide). Must be relocated from Russia and Belarus.

Salary: $6,000 – $8,000 per month

Company

CloudLinux Inc. is the maker of a leading security and stability OS designed specifically for hosting providers.

What you will do

• Define product quality metrics and execute a strategic multi-quarter QA roadmap.
• Expand test coverage systematically by prioritizing risk and impact.
• Own the test system infrastructure and the resource strategy.
• Mentor 6 SDETs to evolve from test writers into product quality engineers who own subsystems end-to-end.
• Build a team culture centered on heavy AI and automation usage.
• Restructure on-duty rotations to ensure they are equitable and sustainable.

Requirements

• 5+ years in test automation and 2+ years leading QA teams of 5+ engineers.
• Deep experience with Linux-based product testing (RPM, systemd, multi-distro matrix).
• Proven track record of significantly improving test reliability metrics.
• Practical experience building or integrating AI/ML into QA workflows.
• Strong Python skills and CI/CD pipeline architecture experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Must be located outside of Russia and Belarus.

Nice to have

• Experience with VM orchestration or cloud infrastructure testing.
• Background in security product testing (e.g., WAF, antivirus).

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexible hours and the ability to work from any location worldwide.
• Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 national holidays, and unlimited sick leave.
• Compensation for private medical insurance, co-working, and gym/sports memberships.
• Dedicated budget for professional education.
• Rewards for innovative ideas that the company can patent.