Engineering Project and QA Manager - CodePath

About CodePath

CodePath is an AI-native organization building pathways into tech for the next generation of engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted technical courses and programs to learners across the country. Operating with the pace and ownership culture of a technical startup, our team utilizes AI as a core part of how we work, partnering with pioneers like Anthropic. With a proven track record of empowering over 40,000 learners and alumni who now work at leading companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta, we are actively reshaping the landscape of tech leadership.

About the Role

• Location: Remote (United States, Europe, Canada, or LATAM)
• Role Type: Full-Time
• Reporting to: VP of Engineering
• Compensation: $140,000 to $178,000 per year for US-based applicants. Adjusted contingent on location for applicants based in Canada, LATAM, and Europe.

CodePath's learning platform is central to our educational programs, covering admissions, course delivery, grading, career coaching, and reporting. A dedicated, small engineering team manages this platform. As we scale to serve more learners, we require an Engineering Project and QA Manager to ensure our development work remains organized, thoroughly tested, and consistently progressing. This role involves close collaboration with engineers on a day-to-day basis, focusing on project organization, quality assurance, bug management, and facilitating communication between engineering, product, and internal user teams.

Key Activities

• Maintain organization and momentum for engineering projects by tracking progress, identifying blockers, and clarifying next steps for the team.
• Take ownership of quality assurance by testing developed features, utilizing AI for automating repetitive tasks, and implementing Capybara tests where beneficial.
• Manage the bug pipeline, including reproducing issues, prioritizing fixes, assigning them to the appropriate engineers, and verifying resolutions.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact between the engineering team, the product team, and internal teams utilizing our tools.
• Collaborate on determining the appropriate level of process and rituals to implement, carefully considering their potential costs and friction.
• Provide regular status updates to ensure the team and leadership are informed of project progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a project management, delivery, or QA role, preferably within a small engineering team.
• Technical aptitude sufficient for close collaboration with engineers, including the ability to reproduce bugs, interpret stack traces, and write test cases for automated fixes.
• Hands-on QA experience, with proven ownership of testing processes and bug pipelines (manual or automated).
• Proficiency in using AI tools to automate previously manual tasks.
• Sound judgment regarding process implementation – knowing when to add structure and when to keep things lean.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Comfort with ambiguity and small-team dynamics; experience working effectively without heavy process overhead.
• A passion for education and a strong desire to make a positive impact.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or Django codebases.
• Experience with Capybara, RSpec, or comparable testing tools.
• Experience working with product managers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience as the first project manager or QA hire on a team.

Compensation

CodePath offers standardized salaries based on position level, irrespective of location. For this role, the annual salary ranges from $140,000 to $178,000 for US-based applicants. Compensation will be adjusted based on location for candidates in Canada, LATAM, and Europe. Salary is determined by relevant experience and skills assessed during the interview process.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

This is a 100% remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. CodePath provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents), employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual company-wide closure from December 24th to January 2nd.
• Professional Growth: An annual $1,000 professional development stipend and support for home office setup.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), CodePath assists employees in managing student loan debt.
• Additional Perks: Access to pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings.