QA Manager — Mobile & Automotive Testing & Automation

Drivemode; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior QA leader in Mountain View to guide the QA organization across software and hardware domains. You will drive test strategy, automate critical mobile app tests, and oversee cross-functional collaboration with product and hardware teams.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in QA, 3+ years in management, and a strong SDLC background. Travel for on-site testing at global facilities is required, with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous process improvement.

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 software and hardware.
• Strong leadership and excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with testing mobile applications on Android and iOS.
• Proficiency building and maintaining test automation for mobile applications.
• Able to understand and analyze technical documentation and API specifications.
• Experience planning and developing test strategies to meet project targets.
• Experience standardizing and improving QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the QA team and foster their professional growth.
• Develop, implement, and manage QA protocols and strategies to ensure quality meets standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and tooling, including automated testing and simulated dependencies.
• Oversee design, creation, and review of test cases aligned with product specs.
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure QA aligns with objectives.
• Establish and maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders such as vehicle hardware teams and tier-1 suppliers.
• Plan vehicle/hardware tests with external QA teams for efficient sessions.
• Report QA metrics, progress, and team performance to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage QA test plans and travel to on-site testing at facilities in Japan, Ohio, and Los Angeles.
• Manage QA processes, test planning, and test automation for mobile apps on iOS and Android across APIs and automotive hardware.

Skills

QA Leadership

Test Automation

Mobile Testing

API Analysis

SDLC Knowledge

Mentoring

Test Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

Postman

Testing Tools

Mobile Platforms

Automotive Hardware

QA Metrics

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior QA leader in Mountain View to guide the QA organization across software and hardware domains. You will drive test strategy, automate critical mobile app tests, and oversee cross-functional collaboration with product and hardware teams.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in QA, 3+ years in management, and a strong SDLC background. Travel for on-site testing at global facilities is required, with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous process improvement.