AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager

3 days ago

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IDR is seeking a AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity . In this role, you will lead a quality engineering organization as it continues transitioning to AI-assisted testing and modern automation practices. You’ll partner closely with engineering and product teams in a SaaS/product environment to improve release confidence, quality metrics, and overall delivery outcomes.

**Position Overview for the AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager **:

Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Automation Engineers, and Testers while maintaining a hands-on, player-coach approach.
Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing practices and help establish standards for effective, responsible AI usage in quality engineering.
Improve and scale automated testing frameworks across API, UI, integration, and end-to-end coverage.
Partner with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and Release Management to strengthen CI/CD quality gates, release readiness, and defect management.
Define and track quality metrics (automation reliability, defect trends, regression effectiveness, and release health) to guide continuous improvement.

Requirements for the AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager :

7+ years of experience in QA, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation with strong hands-on automation expertise.
2+ years of people leadership experience, including experience managing larger QA organizations (ideally 15+ team members).
Experience with modern test strategies across API, UI, integration, and end-to-end testing, including leading automation strategy and framework improvements.
Strong understanding of Agile, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices with proven stakeholder communication and mentorship capabilities.
Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, or Azure OpenAI) to improve testing outcomes and ability to coach teams on effective AI usage.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive compensation package
Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

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