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Senior Director, Software Development, Test Automation

Lila Sciences · San Francisco, CA USA

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Lila Sciences's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Lila Sciences's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Lila Sciences
high
116 stale, 2 reposted of 118 open
Hiring momentum
155 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lila Sciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lila Sciences.

About this role

The Senior Director of Software Development, Test Automation at LILA will lead the creation of a test automation platform and quality engineering practice for AI-powered products. This role involves architecting systems, driving quality vision, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with data integrity standards. The director will also focus on modernizing CI/CD processes and implementing AI-driven test automation strategies.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lila Sciences as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years in software engineering
  • 5+ years leading test automation or quality engineering
  • 3+ years managing engineers
  • Strong software architect/engineer skills
  • Hands-on expertise in Python and/or Typescript
  • Deep CI/CD expertise

Nice to have

  • Experience in GxP-regulated environments
  • Experience with lab automation or LIMS
  • Multi-tenant SaaS quality at scale
  • Exposure to event-driven systems or agent orchestration frameworks
  • Performance/load testing or chaos engineering background

What you get

  • Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
  • Generous early-stage equity
  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible time off with generous company-wide holidays
  • Paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, but range provided
  • Role involves significant leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Focus on both building systems and influencing engineering teams
  • Emphasis on AI-driven automation may require staying current with AI advancements

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Listed by Lila Sciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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