Quality Analyst 2 - Dive Certification & Outdoor Testing

Garmin; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Quality Analyst 2 in Cary, NC to verify and validate next generation outdoor products, with a focus on scuba features. You will lead QA activities, design test plans, and collaborate with beta testers and dive shops to ensure high product value for divers worldwide.

The role involves hands-on scuba dive testing, potentially travel to ocean sites, and mentoring junior QA associates within Garmin’s Outdoor Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Experience with product/software quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts and procedures of moderate-to-significant complexity.
• Lead QA activities across SDLC/PDLC for Garmin products.
• Document and report defects; communicate results to developers and product owners.
• Coordinate release deployments and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Mentor new quality assurance associates and improve QA processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Open Water Dive Certification

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Quality Analyst 2 in Cary, NC to verify and validate next generation outdoor products, with a focus on scuba features. You will lead QA activities, design test plans, and collaborate with beta testers and dive shops to ensure high product value for divers worldwide.

The role involves hands-on scuba dive testing, potentially travel to ocean sites, and mentoring junior QA associates within Garmin’s Outdoor Team.