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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

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