Manager QA Engineering

goTenna•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

goTenna is seeking an experienced QA SDET Manager to lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of SDET engineers while overseeing a rigorous QA process across its firmware and software product portfolio. This hands-on leadership role includes contributing to test automation, troubleshooting, and other SDET activities. The position collaborates closely with Hardware, Firmware, Software, Product, and Customer Experience leadership to deliver high-quality products on schedule. The QA SDET Manager also helps optimize testing methodologies, drive product improvements informed by customer feedback and technical expertise, and support an Agile development environment that includes regular field testing. Placement at the appropriate job level (entry, senior, etc.) will be determined by a combination of years of experience, demonstration of proficiency in this field, and other qualifications. The position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in quality assurance, software test automation, software development, and/or firmware engineering.
Demonstrated hands-on automation testing experience with Android, iOS, and web-based applications.
Experience with tools such as Selenium, Appium, or similar using Java, C/C++, or Python, including hardware integration.
Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices.
Proficiency with debugging and API tools such as ADB, Xcode, and Postman.
Experience working with AWS and/or virtualized environments.
Strong leadership, communication, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with XCodeUI and/or Espresso.
Experience with virtualization and emulation for mobile devices.
Experience with Linux and networking.
Experience with AI tools, technologies, and their practical application in software testing and automation.
Experience using RF test/lab equipment such as network analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
RF or Telecommunications experience.
Experience working in a technology startup environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop QA team members while ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality results.
Collaborate with and support the QA Lead Architect in defining and executing the software test automation strategy, technical roadmap, coding standards, and framework architecture.
Partner with the Director of QA Engineering and cross-functional leaders to establish and maintain product quality standards.
Define, implement, and continuously improve QA standards, testing methodologies, and evaluation processes.
Establish and enforce quality policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements across the product lifecycle.
Ensure product quality through effective planning, continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and evaluation of testing outcomes.
Maintain current technical and professional knowledge through training, industry publications, professional networks, and relevant organizations.
Contribute to team objectives by performing senior-level QA and SDET responsibilities as needed.
Support an Agile development environment that includes regular field testing.
Drive product improvements informed by customer feedback and technical expertise.