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Manager – Software Quality Engineering in Test

Manager – Software Quality Engineering in Test

CompanyPlayStation Global
LocationSan Mateo, CA, USA
Salary$195500 – $293300
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 3+ years in an engineering people manager role.
  • 4+ years of professional programming experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on work on network services, deep understanding on microservices, back-end pipelines.
  • 1+ years of hands-on work on PC software development testing.
  • A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, and applying proven software methodologies to testing and driving reductions in technical debt.
  • Experienced in building and running complex highly scalable software systems testing.
  • Significant experience with software engineering practices, software automation and testing systems (for example, Jenkins).
  • Experience managing, coaching, and mentoring engineers or technical developers through at least one full production cycle.
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript or any other Programming Language, confidence to provide guidance to junior engineers in code review.
  • Practical experience in using development and deployment tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker etc.
  • Experience with Selenium or Appium and advanced UI automation for web/mobile applications.
  • Robust understanding of computer and software architecture.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a team of diverse engineers SDETs and SQEs.
  • Coach and mentor your team to continue developing their skills and expertise.
  • Establish a collaborative work environment that encourages trust, autonomy, and innovation.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps and resource plans to efficiently implement ambitious projects.
  • Define test plan, create document, and drive adoption of project management and quality engineering processes that ensure efficient execution and scalability.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional leadership to facilitate sophisticated quality engineering work and drive technical alignment across a large, distributed team.
  • Handle dependencies between multiple key programs across the product development portfolio.
  • Proactively identify and document project risks, issues, and dependencies, assess impact, and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Passionate about Quality through automation, data and KPIs and strive to improve processes, generate new standards, and drive their usage within the teams.
  • Research and craft new tools for overcoming inefficient processes by automating work.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Past experience with cloud computing and containerization (Docker).
  • JavaScript (especially with React Native), Java, C++.
  • AI and Machine learning, Game development, Mobile and PC app development background.