Software Test Engineering Manager

Agilent Technologies • Wilmington, NC

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Software Test Engineering Manager leads a team responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of enterprise software products. This role defines and executes the end-to-end testing strategy, including test planning, automation, validation, and release readiness, while driving continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle. The manager partners closely with R&D engineering managers, product management, DevOps, and quality stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions in an Agile environment. This role is accountable for building a high-performing team, establishing modern testing practices, and ensuring alignment with business and customer expectations. This role should also have ideas and experience on how to introduce AI into our software testing process.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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
• Ensure timely identification, tracking, and resolution of defects and quality risks
• 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

Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus
• Stock options
• Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager