Software Test Manager

Dyson GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson GmbH is seeking an experienced Software & System Quality Assurance Manager to drive product quality, safety, cybersecurity, supplier quality and regulatory compliance for connected products including embedded systems, IoT devices, cloud platforms and robotics.

You will oversee quality throughout the product development lifecycle, partnering with Engineering, Product Security, Regulatory, Manufacturing and suppliers to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance across

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or related field.
• Significant experience in Software Quality Assurance and product quality.
• Experience with embedded systems, IoT products, cloud platforms or robotics.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, verification & validation, defect management, risk management and release governance.
• Experience managing software suppliers and outsourced development partners.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities across software and electronics for the full product lifecycle.
• Establish and govern quality processes, release readiness criteria, and milestone quality gates.
• Review and approve key development deliverables including requirements, architecture, risk assessments, verification and validation evidence, test reports, and release packages.
• Drive Software Supplier Quality Management for ODMs/JDMs and external partners, including process assessments and audits.
• Support product safety and risk management, ensuring quality and compliance integration across development.
• Partner with Product Security to oversee secure development practices, vulnerability management, SBOM governance, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Support compliance with global regulations and standards (CRA, RED, IEC, ISO) and regulatory activities.
• Drive root cause investigations and improvement initiatives across software and electronics.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder mgmt

Embedded systems

IoT devices

Product safety

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Release governance

Risk management

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Software/ Electronics engineering or related field

Tools

SAST

SCA

SBOM governance

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software & System Quality Assurance Manager to drive product quality, safety, cybersecurity, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance across Dyson's portfolio of connected products, including embedded systems, electronics, IoT devices, mobile applications, cloud platforms, and robotics.

You will provide independent quality oversight throughout the product development lifecycle, partnering with Engineering, Product Security, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to ensure products are delivered with the highest standards of quality, safety, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Software & Electronics Quality Assurance activities across the full product lifecycle.
• Establish and govern quality processes, release readiness criteria, and milestone quality gates.
• Review and approve key development deliverables including requirements, architecture, risk assessments, verification and validation evidence, test reports, and release packages.
• Drive Software Supplier Quality Management for JDMs, and external development partners, including process assessments, quality reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support product safety and risk management activities, ensuring quality and compliance requirements are integrated throughout development.
• Partner with Product Security teams to oversee secure development practices, vulnerability management, SAST/SCA assessments, SBOM governance, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Support compliance with global regulations and standards, including:
  • EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
  • EU RED Cybersecurity Requirements
  • UK PSTI
  • IEC 60335
  • IEC 60730
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 13485
  • ISO 14971
  • IEC 62304 (where applicable)
• Drive root cause investigations, quality improvement initiatives, and lessons learnt across software, electronics, and integrated systems.
• Support manufacturing readiness, product launches, and OTA software releases.

Requirements

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in Software Quality Assurance, Product Quality, Software Development, Electronics Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience with embedded systems, electronics, IoT products, connected devices, cloud platforms, and/or robotics.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, verification & validation, defect management, risk management, and release governance.
• Experience managing software suppliers, ODMs, JDMs, or outsourced development partners.
• Good understanding of electronics systems, sensors, control systems, wireless technologies, and system integration.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience in consumer electronics, home appliances, robotics, or connected product development.
• Knowledge of product cybersecurity, secure development lifecycle, vulnerability management, and SBOM governance.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance, certification, or audit activities.

Preferred Certifications & Training

• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ISTQB Advanced Test Certification
• Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) or equivalent
• ISO 9001/ ISO 13485 Internal Auditor
• IEC 62304 Software Lifecycle
• EU CRA / RED Cybersecurity Compliance
• CISSP or equivalent cybersecurity certification

What You'll Bring

• Passion for building high-quality, safe, and secure products.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on engineering excellence and customer experience.

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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.