Toast is hiring a Manager, Device Testing and Automation to lead the validation of device software and hardware for our POS devices and peripherals. You will architect and execute a strategic transition to an automation-first testing environment while ensuring our release cycles maintain a high quality bar.
What You'll Do
- Lead the day-to-day validation of device software, including the OS and hardware aspects for Toast POS devices and peripherals like printers, scanners, and scales.
- Architect and execute a multi-phase transition from functional validation to a sophisticated, automation-first strategy to decrease test cycle times.
- Lead a diverse team of SDETs and QA Engineers, providing steady leadership to maintain current standards while upskilling the team for an automated future.
- Systematically convert existing functional test cases into automated scripts, enabling the Device Engineering team to release faster without sacrificing reliability.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to validate the entire device stack, ensuring seamless integration between device software, Android-based OS, and physical peripherals.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience managing QA teams with a dedicated focus on device-specific testing and automation within the hardware or embedded systems space.
- A strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the ability to define appropriate validation strategies at key phases.
- Sound judgment in defining quality gates and optimizing test coverage.
- Experience testing Android-based hardware, including familiarity with ADB-based operations.
- Familiarity with overseeing or implementing automation using Robot Framework, UIAutomator, Python, or equivalent technologies.
- Proven ability to lead a team through a technical 'journey'—transitioning from traditional hardware validation to automation-heavy workflows without disrupting ongoing operations.
- Familiarity with the unique challenges of testing physical hardware, such as POS terminals, networking equipment, printers, and peripherals.
- A good understanding of how to leverage AI Tools to increase test efficiency.
Nice to Have
- Experience building or scaling physical automation test labs for hardware validation.
- Experience collaborating with 3rd party vendors to integrate and adopt emerging test frameworks or specialized hardware tooling.
- A good understanding of AOSP (Android Open Source Project).
Technical Stack
- Android
- ADB
- Robot Framework
- UIAutomator
- Python
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $127,000—$203,000 USD
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Toast embraces a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs.
Toast is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
