Test Manager, Engineering; Austin, TX

Position: Test Manager, Engineering (Austin, TX)
Req

Region:
Americas

Country: USA

State/Province:
Texas

City:  Austin

** General Overview*
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* Job Title:

** Manager, Software Engineering 1

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* Functional Area:

** Engineering (ENG)

** Career Stream:
** Design - Software Engineering

** Role:
** Manager (MG1)

** Job Code:
** MG1-ENG-DSE

** Job Band:
** 09

** Direct/Indirect Indicator:
** Indirect

** Summary*
* We are seeking an experienced Test Manager, Engineering to lead a team of QA engineers responsible for testing our next-generation AI datacenter products. This role involves overseeing the entire testing lifecycle, from planning and execution to reporting and defect management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware and software testing, a deep understanding of AI/ML workflows, and a proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing teams.

You'll be the bridge between technical teams and product managers, ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge AI hardware solutions

** Knowledge/Skills/Competencies*
* -    Testing Methodologies:
Deep understanding of various software development life cycles and associated quality assurance methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall).

-    Hardware & Software QA:
Comprehensive knowledge of testing principles for both physical hardware and embedded software, including unit, integration, system, performance, and stress testing.

-    Datacenter

Infrastructure: Understanding of datacenter environments, including server hardware, networking, storage technologies, and power/cooling considerations.

-    Test Automation & Scripting:
In-depth knowledge of test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.

-    Defect & Project Management:
Expertise in using defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and project management tools to manage test cases, track progress, and report on quality metrics.

-    Team Leadership:
The ability to effectively lead, mentor, and motivate a team of test engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

-    Strategic Planning:
Skilled in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies and plans that align with product development milestones and business objectives.

-    Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex hardware and software issues, perform root cause analysis, and work with engineering teams to find solutions.

-    Communication:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate test results, risks, and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

-    Stakeholder Management:
The capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with product managers, developers, and senior leadership, ensuring alignment on quality goals.

-    Test Automation Development:
Practical scripting skills to review and contribute to test automation frameworks, ensuring test coverage and efficiency.

-    Decision-Making:
The ability to make sound, data-driven decisions under pressure, particularly when balancing quality, time, and resources.

-    Empathy & Emotional Intelligence:
The capacity to understand and manage one's own emotions and to understand the emotions of others, which is crucial for effective team management.

- Collaboration:

A strong collaborative spirit, working effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality from the earliest stages of development.

-    Accountability:
Taking ownership of the team's successes and failures, and being accountable for the overall quality of the product.

** Required Qualifications*
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- Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.

-    5+ years of experience in Networking/Server/Storage quality assurance role.

-    3+ years of experience directly managing and mentoring a team of QA or test engineers.

-    Proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, including hiring, performance management, and career development.

-    Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, and senior leadership.

-    Strong leadership qualities with a focus on empathy, psychological safety, and creating a positive team culture.

-    Practical experience with test automation concepts and how to guide a team in its implementation.

-    Solid understanding of the software and hardware development lifecycle, with a focus on quality assurance methodologies.

-    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

-    Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation.

- Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line tools.

- Experience with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops) and version control (e.g., Git).

** Preferred Qualifications*
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- Experience with orchestration platforms.

- Experience with ESXi

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