Head of QA
Core
Lead a distributed Quality Engineering organization of ~50 engineers to define strategy, drive operational excellence, and scale quality practices for a massive-scale community navigation app.
Role type
Senior management QA Manager
Builds
Quality engineering practices, automation strategies, and high-quality software releases for a global navigation platform
Domain
Mobile/Web navigation apps, Quality Engineering, AI-driven testing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
QA strategy definition, distributed team leadership, process optimization, AI-powered testing adoption, SDLC/Agile/CI-CD expertise, organizational scaling, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Test automation framework architecture, AI/LLM product validation, cloud/distributed systems testing, performance/security testing, ISTQB certification
Technologies
AI-driven testing solutions, automation tools, cloud platforms, distributed systems
Responsibilities
Define and execute QA strategy aligned with business objectives; Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed QA organization; Drive continuous improvement of QA processes and operational efficiency; Establish QA standards, metrics, KPIs, and OKRs; Lead adoption of AI-powered testing and automation; Partner with Engineering/Product/Delivery to ensure high-quality releases; Act as primary escalation point for complex quality challenges; Own QA hiring, talent development, and succession planning
Seniority
Senior, management level
