Software QA Manager

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne in North Reading, MA is seeking an experienced Software Quality Applications Manager to lead a team responsible for customer-facing software quality initiatives, field application engineering support, and product validation activities.

You will bridge customers, software engineering, product management, quality engineering, and field teams to ensure high-quality software solutions are deployed and supported, driving improvements and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and extensive QA experience.
• 7+ years in software quality, testing, or product validation.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and software quality engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Software Quality Applications Engineers supporting customer accounts and product lines.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical customer quality and reliability issues.
• Partner with internal software engineering, Release, marketing, and customer support to resolve issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions (8D, DMAIC, FMEA).
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics and corrective action effectiveness.
• Lead customer-facing technical reviews, quality audits, and business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvements to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate actions across global teams and support new product introductions with field insights.

Skills

Software quality leadership

Cross-functional leadership

SDLC knowledge

Root cause analysis

FMEA / CAPA

Test automation

Customer-facing support

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

Teradyne is a leading supplier of automation equipment for test and industrial applications. We deliver solutions that help our customers improve quality, increase productivity, and accelerate innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can contribute, grow, and make an impact.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is seeking an experienced Software Quality Applications Manager to lead a team responsible for customer-facing software quality initiatives, field application engineering support, and product validation activities.

In this role, you will serve as a bridge between customers, software engineering, product management, quality engineering, and field teams to ensure high-quality software solutions are successfully deployed and supported. You will drive quality improvements, establish best practices, and lead teams focused on software validation, customer enablement, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement.

This role combines technical leadership, people management, customer engagement, and quality engineering expertise.

Consistent with Teradyne manager-level expectations, this position leads professional teams, establishes operational objectives, and drives execution of initiatives that impact customer success and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Software Quality Applications Engineers supporting customer accounts and product lines.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical customer quality and reliability issues.
• Partner with Teradyne internal software engineering, Release teams, marketing, and customer support teams to investigate and resolve customer issues.
• Partnering with marketing and sales teams to bring in customer presentative programs to Engineering for early customer acceptance regression for various market segments
• Managing customer test program inventory for IP access and storage in Engineering
• Drive root cause analysis for customer escapes using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone Analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics, including defect trends, field reliability, customer feedback, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Lead customer-facing technical reviews, quality audits, and business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions across global teams and ensure timely closure of quality actions.
• Support new product introduction activities by providing field quality insight and risk assessments.
• Develop processes and best practices that improve issue resolution and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Partner with senior leadership to communicate quality performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support customer deployments, transitions to newer SW versions and escalations while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement test strategies, validation frameworks, and process improvements that enhance product quality and customer experience.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to improve product reliability, usability, and performance.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and establish best practices across engineering and applications teams.

All About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in software quality engineering, software testing, field applications, product validation, or related technical disciplines.
• Prior people leadership experience or demonstrated success leading technical teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and software quality engineering principles.
• Experience with software validation, test automation, defect management, and quality management systems.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working directly with customers to investigate and resolve technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor test, automated test equipment (ATE), industrial automation, or advanced manufacturing solutions.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and modern software quality engineering practices.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or similar certification.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other quality standards.
• Experience managing customer escalations and driving cross-functional resolution.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Compensation and Benefits

Teradyne offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent. Total rewards may include base salary, incentive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.