QA Manager

Drivemode; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Drivemode, a Honda division, seeks a QA Manager to lead our mobile app QA efforts across iOS and Android, ensuring high-quality product releases and robust automation. You will drive QA strategy, collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and Honda stakeholders, and oversee cross-functional testing programs.

You will mentor a growing QA team, implement testing standards, and coordinate on-site testing at multiple facilities, including international partners, while maintaining a strong focus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of QA experience, including leading teams.
• 3+ years in a QA management role.
• Deep understanding of SDLC.
• Proven track record leading QA for software and hardware.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience testing mobile apps (iOS and Android).
• Experience building and maintaining test automation.
• Ability to read technical docs and API specs.
• Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman.
• Experience planning test strategies to meet targets.
• Experience standardizing QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the QA team.
• Develop QA protocols to meet standards.
• Drive continuous QA process improvements.
• Oversee test case design and reviews.
• Collaborate with product teams to align QA with objectives.
• Maintain liaison with hardware teams and suppliers.
• Plan vehicle/hardware tests with external QA teams.
• Report QA metrics to senior management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage travel for on-site testing (Japan, Ohio, Los Angeles).

Skills

Quality Assurance

QA Management

Leadership

Mobile Testing (iOS/Android)

Test Automation

API Testing (Postman)

SDLC Knowledge

Stakeholder Communication

Test Planning

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Postman

Job description

About Drivemode:

Drivemode is a California-based division of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. We are a small, passionate team of software product innovators helping Honda Automotive be competitive in the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle market. We build application experiences for mobile devices. Are you passionate about creating next-generation delightful digital experiences for automotive? Maybe you have worked at some notable automotive companies in this capacity? Would you like to work on new products and product categories at Honda and help Honda invent the future of automotive? Then we would like to hear from you!

About Drivemode:

Drivemode is a California-based division of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. We are a small, passionate team of software product innovators helping Honda Automotive be competitive in the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle market. We build application experiences for mobile devices. Are you passionate about creating next-generation delightful digital experiences for automotive? Maybe you have worked at some notable automotive companies in this capacity? Would you like to work on new products and product categories at Honda and help Honda invent the future of automotive? Then we would like to hear from you!

Why Drivemode:

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the Automotive market.

About the Role:

You’ll be the manager responsible for the QA team, including processes, test planning, and test automation to ensure the quality of our mobile app meets the high standards Honda is setting with their new line of vehicles. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Stakeholders throughout the Honda organization. Your team will test mobile app interactions on both iOS and Android across APIs and through to automotive hardware. You will aid us in leveling up the QA team to ensure the highest quality interactions for Honda drivers. We’re looking for someone who has a strong sense of ownership of product features and quality, is enthusiastic about trying new technologies, and does not hesitate to do whatever it takes to get things done, even if outside your usual responsibility area.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the quality assurance team and foster their professional growth
• Develop, implement, and manage quality assurance protocols and strategies to ensure quality meets international and internal standards
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and tooling including resilient automated testing and simulated/mock dependencies
• Oversee the design, creation, and review process of test cases and ensure they are comprehensive and align with product specifications
• Collaborate closely with product development teams to understand and review product specifications and requirements, ensuring QA processes are aligned with objectives
• Establish and maintain communication channels between relevant internal and external stakeholders such as vehicle hardware teams and tier-1 suppliers
• Thoroughly plan vehicle/hardware tests in coordination with external QA teams to ensure efficient and productive testing sessions
• Report directly to the senior management on quality assurance metrics, progress, and team performance
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage the QA team’s test plans and travel to on-site testing at facilities in Japan, Ohio and Los Angeles.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
• 3+ years in a QA management role
• Deep understanding of the SDLC
• Proven track record leading QA teams and managing comprehensive testing strategies for both software and hardware
• Strong leadership and excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with testing for mobile applications on Android and iOS
• Proficiency building and maintaining test automation for mobile applications
• Able to understand and analyze technical documentation
• Able to understand API specifications and configure standard tooling (Postman, etc) to test against them
• Experience planning and developing test strategies to meet project targets
• Experience standardizing and improving QA processes

Nice to Have:

• Proficiency with testing Controller Area Network (CAN), LIN, and Ethernet
• Experience with embedded systems testing
• Certifications such as ISTQB or an equivalent certificate
• Agile experience
• Bluetooth testing experience

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world. Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique. This reflects the base salary for the position. In addition, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a progressive bonus program. The actual compensation package is determined by a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including demonstrated skills, depth and relevance of experience, and role-specific considerations. We welcome open conversations about compensation during initial discussions with all candidates.