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Director of Quality
Company | Humane |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $280000 – $325000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Test Engineering, or related roles, with significant experience in end-to-end hardware and software integration.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams in quality-related functions.
- Proven expertise in developing quality processes and automation frameworks for hardware-software products.
- Experience shipping globally and managing hardware + software products across their entire lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
- Strong track record of addressing complex challenges in testing non-deterministic systems, such as AI or machine learning-based products.
- Deep knowledge of test methodologies, automation tools, and best practices for managing quality in scalable organizations.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team across Build and Release, Infrastructure, Automation Engineering, and Quality Test Engineering, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Develop innovative testing methodologies to address the complexities of AI-driven products, including efficacy and prompt effectiveness for AI pipelines.
- Oversee the creation of test contracts that delegate specific testing responsibilities to integration and validation teams, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Define and implement a forward-thinking quality strategy that integrates hardware, software, and AI pipeline testing for HP’s portfolio of devices, ensuring robust and scalable processes.
- Standardize bug triage processes, establishing consistent classification and prioritization mechanisms across teams.
- Build tools and frameworks to support automation and testing at scale, enhancing developer productivity and code hygiene.
- Develop KPI’s and quality goals for individual product teams across HP’s ecosystem of devices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality planning is integrated from inception through deployment, reducing surprises and enhancing delivery outcomes.
- Provide detailed, data-driven insights into product quality and readiness to ship, continually improving quality metrics and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling quality teams and processes in dynamic, startup environments.
- Familiarity with AI technologies and their unique quality assurance demands, with a passion for exploring innovative solutions.
- Strong organizational skills, including prioritization and time management in environments with competing objectives.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences through high-quality products.