Python Automation Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Lytx is building a next-generation product platform combining a cloud-native AWS backend with embedded IoT hardware, including in-vehicle gateways and smart cameras.

We are looking for a skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a newly formed QA team supporting Lytx's cloud and IoT product platform. This is a hands-on role focused on validating complex systems that span backend services, APIs, and in-vehicle hardware.

You will work closely with QA leadership, engineering, and product teams to ensure reliable, high-quality releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual test cases based on functional and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and/or Node.js.
• Contribute to test plans covering cloud services, APIs, and hardware integrations.
• Participate in system, integration, regression, and release testing.
• Investigate, document, and reproduce defects to support efficient resolution by engineering teams.
• Assist in test environment setup, configuration, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with developers and QA leadership to continuously improve test coverage and quality practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) or equivalent experience.
• 7 plus years experience with manual and automated software testing.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Node.js for test automation.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience leverage AI to increase QA productivity
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Testing or integration of IoT devices or hardware products.
• Fleet management, automotive, or telematics platforms.
• AWS cloud services

Why Join Us

• Hands-on role in a modern, evolving product ecosystem.
• Opportunity to grow technical and automation expertise.
• Collaborative, on-site team environment in San Diego.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FTO or PTO
• Employee Well-Being program
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Referral program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
• Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan. The expected hiring salary for this position is:

You're driven to succeed and so are we. At Lytx, our mission is to protect a world in motion, and we do it by building technology and partnerships that help keep people safe on the road. The way we work is guided by our shared values: Deliver for the customer, Responsibility in every outcome, Innovate with purpose, Velocity with excellence, and Elevate each other.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a team that challenges and supports you, and the chance to grow your career while making a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

Together, we're helping make roadways safer and saving lives!

Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email TA@lytx.com. Lytx conducts background checks on applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and regional laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment and will be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal and regional laws.