Senior Manager - Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation

Renesas Electronics India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager-Software Development Engineer in Test to lead and scale our software QA organization across multiple power product lines in the Digital Power IC space.

You will develop and execute a comprehensive quality strategy, define KPIs, drive test automation and AI-assisted testing, and collaborate with product definition, applications, and field teams to deliver best-in-class software for datacenter and infrastructure customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• 14+ years of Software Test Design experience, with at least 5 years in management.
• Strong written and verbal cross-functional communication skills.
• Proven track record of scaling QA teams and balancing manual vs automated testing.
• Deep expertise with Squish, Selenium, or similar test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, Java or other OO languages.
• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with electronics is a plus for software running on hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale SW QA teams and drive automation roadmap.
• Define quality KPIs and an automation roadmap leveraging testing frameworks and AI where applicable.
• Oversee resource planning, hiring, and management of HW assets used in SW and system testing.

Skills

QA leadership

Cross-functional communication

Software testing strategies

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering

Tools

Squish

Selenium

Python

Java

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

Renesas Bangalore , software team is seeking a Senior Manager-Software Development Engineer in Test, who is excited about working within a SoC development team to lead and scale our SW QA organization supporting several power product lines. This position requires providing strategic, operational, and technical leadership across our QA team ensuring robust test automation and scalability of our testing infrastructure to handle multiple product lines simultaneously while ensuring speed of delivery to end customers. You will develop and execute a quality strategy that drives measurable improvement in software reliability while partnering closely with product definition requirements, applications, and field teams to deliver best-of-kind software in our field. This is an opportunity to join an industry leading Digital Power IC development team with Renesas Electronics Power Business Unit covering multiple product lines that exceed $1B in annual revenue. As part of one of Renesas’s most prominent Power Management Groups, you will be responsible for QA of Software that supports leading datacenter operators and infrastructure hardware developers as they deploy our digital power control devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, scale, and inspire SW QA teams fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Define quality KPIs and an automation roadmap leveraging testing frameworks and AI where applicable
• Oversee resource planning, hiring, and management of HW assets used as part of SW and system testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering
• 14+ years’ experience in Software Test Design required, including a minimum of 5 years as a manager
• Must have highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills
• Proven track record of scaling QA teams including balancing tactical and strategic goals navigating balancing of manual and automated testing
• Deep expertise working with Squish, Selenium, or other test automation framework
• Technical expertise in Python, Java or other modern object-oriented language
• Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with electronics is highly desired as our software runs on dedicated hardware as part of a larger system

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future. At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives. We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .

Experience Level Senior Level