Director of Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
Responsible for all aspects of quality control of embedded software development cycle. Working in an agile development environment the candidate will work with cross-functional teams of embedded SW, System, HW and Customer Management to ensure relevant testing is executed for each release. The tasks include development, implementation and enforcement of processes and procedures and implementation of rigorous testing methods to evaluate and ensure quality of the software. The candidate will be intimately involved in the entire software development process to ensure full knowledge of the proposed software design and that testing covers all aspects of intended functionality. He or she will have knowledge and exposure to wireless communication and networking technology. The candidate will manage to increase testing efficiency and coverage through automation improvement, new processes introduction and creation of best test plans. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for managing day to day activity of a large SQA team across multiple geographies.
Requirements:
- Develop and drive a high-level QA strategy, as well as take a hands-on approach to implementing that strategy
- Lead efforts to enhance and make the testing process more efficient
- Expand existing automation framework and introduce new initiatives to increase SQA test coverage
- Oversee test planning, test documentation, reporting and design and implementation of validation procedures
- Develop methodologies and lead in setting and maintaining the standards for Software Quality Assurance test
- Collaborate with developers to improve overall product quality by emphasizing defect prevention throughout the development process
- Identify areas for test improvement through analysis, experience and use of appropriate metrics
- Communicate SW quality status and critical issues effectively and through industry accepted quality metrics
- Demonstrated leadership capability and strong work ethic and ability to work independently to drive with minimal supervision
- Previous experience in testing of communication and/or networking SW is must
- Previous experience in the field of wireless and WiFi highly desired
- BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10 + years of experience.
Please forward your resume to hr@quantenna.com. Please include the job title “Director of Software Quality Assurance (SQA)” in the subject.