Director Software Quality Assurance
Core
Lead software quality strategy, execution, and transformation for mission-critical fire solutions including embedded systems, firmware, cloud platforms, and connected products.
Role type
Director, Software Quality Assurance Engineering
Builds
Fire Solutions Business Unit products (embedded, firmware, cloud, mobile, web, IoT)
Domain
Fire & Life Safety, Building Automation, Industrial Controls
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Software Quality Assurance leadership, Test Automation Strategy, CI/CD pipeline integration, Digital Twin testing, Virtual validation environments, Global team management, Quality metrics and KPIs, Agile/DevOps practices, System integration testing, Cybersecurity testing, Defect prevention, Release readiness governance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in CS/SE/EE, Experience with complex hardware/software ecosystems, Experience in highly regulated industries (Medical, Aerospace, Defense), Experience with AI-driven quality engineering
Technologies
Digital Twin, Virtual test environments, Simulation technologies, AI/Analytics for quality, CI/CD workflows, Embedded systems, Cloud platforms, IoT, Mobile/Web applications
Responsibilities
Define and execute software quality strategy, Lead global QA teams across multiple locations, Drive adoption of AI and automation in testing, Oversee software quality labs and modernize infrastructure, Ensure quality integration throughout the SDLC, Lead release readiness reviews and quality governance
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical direction