Software Product Manager

Versant•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

VERSANT is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to test software and hardware. The role involves creating test plans and test cases, executing test runs, and reporting defects to the development team. It also requires the physical ability to perform repetitive golf swings or throws and set up physical test equipment. The position uses JIRA for defect tracking and TestRail for test case management. The role develops and executes test plans and suites, maintains automation scripts, collaborates with product owners and developers on acceptance criteria and testing coverage, and investigates reported defects and field issues. It contributes to testing initiatives and communicates product quality and testing status to production and development teams. The position tracks quality metrics and keeps test and automation scripts current. The role operates in a hybrid or office-based environment, depending on company needs. Work is primarily in an office with standard working hours, though occasional after-hours support may be required. The work includes collaboration across departments, extended periods sitting and using a computer, and repetitive swings or throws in game simulators. Occasional travel of up to 25% is required. The advertised salary range is $130,000–$151,000. Additional compensation and benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off; these are described as possibilities rather than guaranteed offerings.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Software Quality Assurance experience or relevant sports experience.
BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related area.
Technical background and ability to contribute to day-to-day testing and engineering efforts.
Fundamental understanding of defect reporting, version control, configuration management best practices, and the objectives and best practices of functional, system integration, UAT, and performance testing.
General experience with automation best practices and development tools, including unit and integration testing of APIs.
Ability to prioritize and work independently as well as in a team environment.
Understanding of multiple individual and team sports and ability to perform repetitive physical activities related to simulator testing.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve product issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects.
Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Office, bug-tracking software such as JIRA, and test case management systems such as TestRail.
Ability to travel occasionally, up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of scripting practices; Python experience is preferred.
Affinity with C# is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, create, and execute test plans and test suites, and maintain automation scripts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Work with product owners and developers to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for upcoming features.
Reproduce, troubleshoot, and analyze reported defects and field issues.
Assist in developing major testing initiatives using effective processes, people, and testing methodologies.
Provide feedback to production and development teams about the state of the game through bug-tracking issues, timely test-status updates, email, messaging, and face-to-face interactions.
Track quality assurance metrics, including defect clustering, open bug counts, defects, and escaped defects, using tools such as JIRA, TestRail, and automation results.
Maintain test and automation scripts so they stay current with testing tools and strategies.
Set up physical test equipment and perform repetitive swings or throws as required for simulator testing.