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.
Key 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
- 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
- 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
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least July 17, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $281,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: 10% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: R&DSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or 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
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver against deadlines
- 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)
- Experience scaling QA processes across distributed/global teams
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB)
- Vendor management experience
- Experience implementing AI in testing
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount provides accessible equity and augments total compensation. Ownership opportunities are presented as a notable advantage alongside retirement benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.
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