QA Tech Lead

Arlo • Carlsbad, CA

8d • $112,000 - $196,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day. Quality Engineering (QE) Technical Lead Location: Milpitas, CA or Carlsbad, CA (Hybrid) About Arlo At Arlo, we build trusted smart security solutions that protect homes and families worldwide. Our platform powers millions of connected IoT devices, delivering real-time intelligence, reliability, and peace of mind. We are looking for a Quality Engineering Technical Lead to drive quality strategy and technical excellence across our IoT ecosystem, ensuring our products deliver exceptional reliability and user experience. The Role This role provides technical leadership within the Quality Engineering team , guiding test strategy, automation initiatives, and cross-functional quality practices. You will work closely with Engineering, Product, and Operations to ensure high standards of quality across our mobile, cloud, and IoT platforms. You will play a key role in shaping testing strategies for connected devices, validating end-to-end user workflows, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards before reaching customers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Testing
• Proven experience leading test strategy and technical quality initiatives
• Strong experience with test planning, defect management, and release validation
• Experience testing mobile applications (iOS and Android) and client-server applications
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and modern test tools
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to identify root causes of complex issues
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering and product teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IoT devices or consumer electronics
• Understanding of video streaming, networking, and cloud-based platforms
• Familiarity with AI/ML feature validation
• Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD environments

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership Mentor and coach QE engineers to elevate technical capability and testing best practices Serve as the technical point of contact for quality across cross-functional teams
• Test Strategy & Planning Lead hands-on test planning, auditing, and execution Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for new features and product releases Identify risk areas and prioritize testing efforts based on impact and complexity Define quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting dashboards to monitor product health
• Automation & Infrastructure Evaluate and adopt tools and technologies to improve test automation, coverage, and efficiency Contribute to building and improving test frameworks and infrastructure
• IoT & Platform Quality Develop testing strategies for IoT devices and associated mobile applications Validate end-to-end workflows across cameras, base stations, cloud services, and client applications Test streaming, recording, notification systems, and AI/ML-driven features such as object detection and smart alerts Ensure consistent quality across iOS, Android, and web platforms
• Process & Collaboration Partner with Engineering and Product teams to define acceptance criteria and release exit criteria Drive root cause analysis for production issues and implement preventative improvements Manage test cycles, defect triage, and release readiness sign-offs Contribute to planning, estimation, and continuous improvement initiatives Champion a strong culture of quality across the organization

Benefits

• Work on innovative products protecting millions of homes worldwide
• Lead quality initiatives across a global IoT platform
• Collaborate with talented engineering teams building next-generation smart security solutions
• Make a direct impact on product reliability, performance, and customer experience
• The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between $112,000 - $196,000/year, plus equity.
• However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including location, role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits.
• Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed