Director, QA Engineering

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) has a 90+ year history of technical innovations that have evolved to keep pace and address our customer’s most pressing business issues. We make equipment, software, and systems that help to plan, deploy, certify, monitor, and optimize all kinds of networks - like those for mobile phones, service providers, large businesses and data centers. And, we are also at the forefront of optical security – we bend light to develop and deliver optical solutions that provide security to the world’s currencies and safety and performance applications for consumer electronics and spectrometry.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are fierce about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Director, QA Engineering
Job Summary
VIAVI Solutions Inc. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, QA Engineering to lead and manage our Quality Assurance engineering teams. This role will be responsible for defining and implementing comprehensive QA strategies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, robust, and scalable products across our diverse portfolio. The successful candidate will drive best practices in software testing, automation, and continuous improvement within our engineering organization.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the overall QA strategy, including test methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality metrics, aligned with company goals and product roadmaps.
Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate professional development.
Process Improvement: Drive the adoption of industry best practices for software quality assurance, including test plan creation, test case design, defect management, and release certification processes.
Test Automation: Champion the development and implementation of robust and scalable test automation frameworks for various product lines (e.g., UI, API, performance, security).
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Development, and Operations to ensure quality is integrated throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate quality risks throughout the product development and release cycles.
Reporting & Analytics: Establish and track key quality metrics, provide regular reports on product quality status, and drive data-driven decisions to improve product quality.
Tooling & Technology: Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate QA tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Budget Management: Manage the QA budget, including resource allocation and tool procurement.
Compliance: Ensure products meet relevant industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements where applicable.
 

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Job Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance and software testing preferably within the Aerospace industry with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience in defining and implementing comprehensive QA strategies for complex software products.

• Extensive knowledge of the AS9100 certification and experience with obtaining that certification.

• Deep understanding of software testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, V-model).

• Experience with continuous improvement programs and M&A integration.

• Strong understanding of performance, security, and scalability testing principles.

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing QA teams.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and a focus on delivering customer value.

Ability to travel 25-30% of the time.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.