Software Test Engineering Manager

Job Description

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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/locations

Travel Required:

10% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

R&D