QA Manager

Agtonomy • South San Francisco, CA

88d • $145,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Agtonomy brings intelligent automation to agriculture, turf, and other demanding industries through Physical AI and software services. By partnering with trusted equipment manufacturers, we deliver factory-fit technology that transforms industrial machines into smart, efficient solutions built for safety and performance. Our team combines expertise in technology, product development, and industry knowledge to address critical challenges like labor shortages, sustainability, and productivity. We’re looking for people who want to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where their ideas can make a real impact. Agtonomy’s QA team is seeking a hands-on System and Software QA Manager to make an immediate impact leading the test and deployment of new features, system updates, and software releases. This role will be in the driver’s seat building a high quality, repeatable test approach which unlock agricultural autonomy at global scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience integrating embedded systems into complex electro-mechanical platforms (preferably off-highway, automotive, or robotics).
• 4+ years direct management experience, with a proven track record of growing employees and ensuring execution to company needs.
• Experience with system validation and verification across both lab environments and field deployments.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar for test automation, diagnostics, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and implement OEM system specifications and safety standards.
• Familiarity with functional safety frameworks (ISO 18497, ISO 25119, or equivalent) and best practices for safe system integration.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced partner environments, balancing technical rigor with customer-facing collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other complex electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, simulation environments, or field validation processes.
• Experience driving compliance with safety or quality standards (e.g. ISO 18497, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, etc.).
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels—setting QA vision while jumping in to debug when needed.
• Passion for building high-reliability systems that work in the real world.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing QA team, providing clear direction, coaching, and career development for engineers across multiple domains.
• Own test strategy for both software and integrated system validation, including unit, integration, HIL, simulation, and on-system testing.
• Model a hands-on leadership style, balancing strategic direction with active involvement in day-to-day quality initiatives.
• Prepare and execute safety validation testing in line with existing safety standards.
• Establish quality gates and exit criteria for releases, ensuring issues are caught early and escalated effectively.
• Define and implement automation frameworks that improve test coverage and reduce regression cycles across embedded, backend, and UI layers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, product, and operations teams to drive quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Track and communicate quality metrics (e.g., autonomy minutes, error rates, coverage gaps, reliability trends) to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and infrastructure to support rapid scaling and increased product complexity.
• Represent QA in release reviews, incident investigations, and roadmap planning, ensuring quality considerations are built in from the start.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (cost plus partner, children, or family is additional)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Plan
• Stock Options
• Collaborative work environment working alongside passionate mission-driven folks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees