Senior Engineering Manager (Open to Director Level)
Founded in 2016, Katalon is the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, empowering hybrid testers—those blending manual, automation, and AI skills—to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Katalon enables software teams of any size to deliver world-class customer experiences faster, easier, and more efficiently.
Since its first launch, Katalon has experienced tremendous growth, serving more than 30,000 teams across 80+ countries, many of which are in the Fortune Global 500. Katalon has been named a G2 Leader in software testing for 11 consecutive quarters and a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years.
About the the Product & Role:
Katalon TrueTest is an AI-powered test automation solution that automatically discovers, generates, and maintains user-journey test cases, helping teams improve testing efficiency and quality.
As Senior Manager/Director, Engineering, you will lead the engineering team building and scaling TrueTest. You will own end-to-end delivery, resource planning, and technical execution, while providing leadership across architecture, performance, security, and Agile practices. Your focus is on ensuring high-quality delivery and driving continuous improvement aligned with the product roadmap.
Your Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development and implementation of Katalon's quality management platform
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive platform reliability, scalability, and innovation
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase team productivity and efficiency
- Recruit, retain, and manage a high-performing engineering team
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (Product, Sales & Marketing,...)
- Ensure the optimization of software development processes and methodologies
- Coordinate and leading the effort of multiple cross functional teams to resolve Production incident and customer escalation
Requirements
Must-have:
- AI-Native Mindset: Strong curiosity and proactive approach to applying AI in engineering. Engage with emerging skills like prompt engineering, LLM integration, agent-based design patterns, and automation frameworks. We're building a culture where engineers actively contribute to how AI shapes our products, workflows, and platform.
- Well-proven experience in leading multi-regional / distributed Agile development project teams for product companies or similar roles;
- Possesses solid knowledge and skill in software delivery, development process, and engineering management;
- Perform exemplary work in managing projects, practice/service, and mentor others in software engineering;
- Solid knowledge & practices with Agile methodologies;
- Solid knowledge & practices with DevOps culture;
- Expertise in using Jira and Confluence to manage project status and requirement scope as well as project information sharing;
- Knowledge and skillset to define team roadmap product backlog (Themes/Epic) for Engineering teams based on OKR/QPR set by Product;
- Strong ability to manage human resources;
- Good human relations skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments and teams;
- Technical background is advantageous to enable understanding of technical decisions and drive communication with the Product team;
- Excellent English communication – in both writing and speaking;
- Strong leadership, presentation, problem-solving skill;
- Being organizational, analytical, and hustle.
Nice-to-have:
- Certificates of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or any Agile/Scrum certificates; PMP certificate is preferred;
- Experience running projects applying continuous integration and continuous delivery is a plus.
Benefits
At Katalon, we bring together self-starting, open-minded, and talented people while actively promoting a transparent and growth-enabling working environment. But don’t just take our word for it. Take a better look below!
- Total Remuneration: Satisfying your financial goals through competitive compensation and periodic performance bonuses.
- Well-being & Work-life Balance: Staying healthy through comprehensive health plans, flexible work arrangements, and generous paid leaves.
- Statutory Compliance: Labor compliance with local regulations that ensure employee security.
- Work Facilities & Accommodation: Top-notch equipment, supportive allowances, and A-class facilities.
- Diversity, Equity, Engagement, & Inclusion: Becoming part of a global team that celebrates differences, equal opportunity, and meaningful employee recognition.
- Growth & Rewards: Thriving professionally through employee enablement, a culture of trust, and rewarding performance.
Katalon is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We care about our people and celebrate our differences. We want to work with talented, collaborative, and innovative people. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law.