Software Test Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software test engineers, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development
• Define and implement the overall test strategy, including functional, integration, regression, performance, and automated testing
• Establish and communicate test plans, schedules, resource estimates, and quality metrics for projects and releases
• Drive test automation adoption, including frameworks, tools, and continuous testing practices
• Partner with R&D, Product Management, and DevOps teams to enable “shift-left” quality and continuous delivery
• Help oversee test environments, tools, and data management to support efficient and repeatable testing
• Monitor and report on product quality metrics (e.g., defect leakage, test coverage, release readiness)
• Support compliance with applicable standards (e.g., regulated environments, validation frameworks where applicable)
• Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience), 8–12+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or related roles, 3–5+ years of experience managing or leading software test/QA teams, Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, frameworks, and lifecycle processes, Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments, Demonstrated experience in test planning, defect management, and release validation, Solid communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams, Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver against deadlines
• PREFERRED Qualifications: Experience with test automation frameworks and continuous integration/continuous testing practices, Familiarity with modern web and enterprise application architectures (APIs, microservices, cloud-based systems), Experience with quality metrics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, Knowledge of regulatory or validated environments (e.g., FDA, ISO) where applicable, Experience scaling QA processes across distributed/global teams, Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) Vendor management, AI implementation in testing

• This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.
• Applications for this job will be accepted until at least July 17, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.
• The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $281,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits.
• Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location.
• Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations.