Senior Manager, Quality Engineering
Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$185k–$298k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
Own & Lead Product Quality Quality Strategy & Vision: Define, implement, and evolve the comprehensive QA strategy, test frameworks, and quality metrics across all product lines.
End-to-End Ownership: Take ultimate accountability for the quality of releases, ensuring software is scalable, secure, and high-performing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, and DevOps to embed quality standards early in the SDLC (Shift-Left approach).
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate product quality risks before they impact production. Drive AI Transformation & Innovation
- AI Tool Integration: Research, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge AI/ML-driven testing tools and generative AI utilities to optimize test case generation, execution, and maintenance.
- Team Upskilling: Act as a mentor and change agent, designing training pathways to help traditional manual and automation QA engineers transition into AI-augmented testing roles.
- Smart Automation: Evolutionize existing automation frameworks by incorporating predictive analytics, self-healing test scripts, and intelligent bug-clustering.
- Efficiency Metrics: Establish baseline metrics to measure the ROI, speed, and accuracy improvements gained through AI adoption.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with at least 5+ years in a dedicated people management or leadership role.
- Proven track record of owning product quality end-to-end for scalable SaaS, cloud, or enterprise applications.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team through a significant technological pivot (e.g., manual-to-automation or automation-to-AI transition).
- Deep expertise in modern automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Pytest) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
- Strong conceptual and practical understanding of how Generative AI, LLMs, and ML tools can be applied to the testing lifecycle.
- Solid grasp of coding/scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, or Java).
Soft Skills
- Change Management: Exceptional ability to guide teams through organizational and technological shifts with empathy and clarity.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to balance long-term AI innovation with the daily demands of product shipping.
- Communication: Crisp and compelling communication skills, capable of explaining complex AI concepts to stakeholders and engineering teams alike.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to pioneer the future of QA in a forward-thinking environment.
- Competitive salary, equity package, and comprehensive benefits.
- Dedicated budget for AI tools, training, and professional development.
- Flexible/hybrid work environment.
Pay
- $185,000.00 - $298,000.00/yr
Our Commitment
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
Is Role Eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?
- Yes