Principal Quality Engineer

About the role

A leadership role working under limited to no supervision. Scope: Engineering Vertical (Director Level). You influence the company's external reputation, define best practices across multiple teams, and influence abandonment of obsolete practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Strategy & Roadmap: define the "North Star" and half-year quality roadmap.
  • Act as a Technical Mentor to embedded QEs (distinct from People Management).
  • Provide technical guidance to support project and platform quality initiatives.
  • Build strategies and provide leadership on department-level QA initiatives.
• Execution & Delivery
  • Own 'Pipeline Health' (speed, stability) and architect solutions to eliminate flaky builds.
  • Partner with Lead Architects during design phases to ensure 'Design for Testability' (hooks, logging, data isolation).
  • Oversee general software quality during all releases and major infrastructure changes.
  • Oversee quality management system and prepare quality documentation.
• AI & Quality
  • Apply secure-by-design principles and data privacy standards.
  • Provide a real-time 'Risk Radar' to Directors, focusing on release confidence rather than bug counts.
  • Architect and maintain the Automation Frameworks and AI Agents that enable developers to generate test suites.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required

• Expert in software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Ability to write production-grade code in more than one language.
• Advanced knowledge of relational/NoSQL databases, release pipelines, and monitoring.
• Architectural Literacy: ability to critique technical designs.
• Ability to "Influence Without Authority" regarding long-term quality risks.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 12+ years of relevant experience.

Pay Transparency

The estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $150,000—$180,000.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Remote-friendly environment
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Comprehensive PTO Structure (PTO, Sick Leave, Bereavement)
• Global Parental Leave
• Company issued equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.)
• 401k with match
• Career Development/Pathing
• EAP Program/Mental Health Advocacy
• Supportive Work Culture

AI Statement

At Taulia, we are embracing Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize our industry and empower our team. We believe AI is a fundamental tool for innovation, efficiency, and creative problem-solving. We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who share our excitement for the future and are eager to learn, experiment, and grow with us in an AI-driven landscape. If you have a curious, adaptive, and collaborative mindset, you will thrive here.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Remote-friendly environment
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Comprehensive PTO Structure (PTO, Sick Leave, Bereavement)
• Global Parental Leave
• Company issued equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.)
• 401k with match
• Career Development/Pathing
• EAP Program/Mental Health Advocacy
• Supportive Work Culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Taulia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.