Software Engineering Manager - Test Platform

About the role

SentinelOne is looking for a Software Engineering Manager - Test Platform to lead its SaaS Test Platform Service team. You will set operational objectives, work plans and quality strategy for the quality of SentinelOne SaaS services on the Singularity platform, and manage and grow a team of automation and software engineers. The role partners with engineering, product and other managers and directors to ensure high quality standards for testing.

Key responsibilities

• Set operational objectives, work plans and quality strategy for quality in code across the software development lifecycle, and implement policies affecting the team's operations.
• Manage and grow a team of test automation and software engineers, delegate assignments, set performance expectations and hold regular performance and career development discussions.
• Champion automated test frameworks, Docker-based test environments and cloud validation across AWS and GCP, and integrate AI-powered tools into the validation lifecycle.
• Own the team's charter as an internal enablement function, building standards, tools and frameworks used by other engineering teams across the full test pyramid (unit, component, integration, E2E, persona-based).
• Partner with directors, managers and cross-functional stakeholders on requirements, schedules and work plans, and advocate for the team's priorities.
• Drive adoption of the platform through documentation, onboarding, office hours, fast feedback turnaround and internal evangelism.
• Hold the team accountable for project and quality results, resolve prioritization conflicts and make trade-off calls, and define and track metrics such as coverage, test flakiness, pipeline reliability and time-to-onboard.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies, and coach and mentor engineers, investing in their growth and AI development.

Required profile

• Years of experience as an individual contributor in software quality assurance, validation engineering or test automation, ideally including some experience managing or leading a team.
• Experience managing or leading a team of 5 or more engineers, or strong readiness to step into people management, including hiring and performance discussions.
• Solid domain expertise in test frameworks, automation and quality engineering, able to converse at Staff level and above.
• Experience designing or scaling an internal developer platform or "paved road" testing model adopted by other teams.
• Experience setting quality engineering strategy, budgets and work plans, and implementing policies affecting team and cross-team operations.
• Strong business acumen, communication skills and a track record of coaching engineers, with a commitment to diversity, inclusion and high-performing teams.

Required skills

• Test frameworks and tooling such as Python (Pytest) and TypeScript (Playwright)
• Docker containerization
• AWS and GCP cloud environments
• Full test pyramid: unit, component, integration, E2E and persona-based testing

What we offer

• Salary starting from 5,000 EUR per month, with an annual bonus paid in two installments; the final base salary may vary with skills and experience.
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible time off on top of 5 weeks, paid wellness days, fully paid short-term sick/nursing leave and gender-neutral parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance, pension insurance contribution, global business travel medical insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Home office allowance, meal allowance, multiSport benefit program and Wellness Coach app.
• Hybrid work in Prague (Karlin), Brno (Clubco) or remote in CZ/SK; Prague-based employees work from the office at least 2 days a week.