Software QA Lead - Kohler Ventures

Kohler Co.; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Ventures is seeking a SW QA Lead to join their dynamic team in Palo Alto or NYC. This role involves leading quality assurance efforts in software development, integrating test automation in CI/CD pipelines, and contributing to product quality. Candidates should have a strong background in quality assurance, especially in mobile applications, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. With competitive compensation and a focus on personal growth, this opportunity promises to be a fulfilling step in your career.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

Performance bonus

Special project incentive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software QA Engineer, at least 3 years in mobile.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Ability to translate business requirements into test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure quality in the entire development lifecycle.
• Establish testing patterns and best practices.
• Participate in scrum meetings to provide input on product designs.

Skills

Test Automation

Quality Assurance

Mobile Testing

End-to-End Testing

Regression Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Appium

Espresso

XCUI

Job description

Location: Palo Alto, CA or NYC - Hybrid 3 days/week onsite

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

The SW QA Lead position is an individual contributor SW QA Engineer position with expanded responsibilities.

In your role as SW QA Lead at Kohler Ventures you will:

• Work directly with the Head of Software, software/hardware engineering team, and product teams.
• Build the forward-looking vision and lead the effort to ensure the entire development lifecycle takes a quality first approach.
• Help deploy and integrate test automation into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Establish testing patterns, best practices, and increase test coverage (in partnership with engineers).
• Conduct technical reviews for new features and identify quality concerns.
• Participate in various scrum meetings to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, estimates, or potential problems.

Skills/Requirements

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software QA Engineer, at least 3 years in mobile.
• Experience with functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Appium, Espresso or XCUI.
• Experience validating iOS, Android, or embedded firmware for IoT devices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into test plans and develop test automation at all layers of the software stack.
• Minimal travel, both domestically and internationally, is needed.
• Availability to work outside of standard business hours to be able to collaborate with teams and vendors across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in software and hardware/firmware and information security for cloud and IoT devices.

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We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.

The base salary range for this position is $126,900 - $158,600. The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is subject to Area Salary Differential (Cost of Living Adjustment) that ranges from 24.5%-30% of base salary for the San Francisco Bay area. The base salary range including ASD for this position is $164,970 - $206,180 depending on location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About the company

Kohler Co., founded in 1873 by John Michael Kohler, is an American manufacturing company based in Kohler, Wisconsin.

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