Embedded SQA Manager

On behalf of our client, a pioneer in cloud-connected IoT technology, we seek an exceptional SQA Manager to lead their embedded systems quality assurance team. This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative organization delivering cutting-edge connected devices with advanced capabilities including video processing, computer vision, and real-time communication.

You'll become the strategic cornerstone of their quality initiatives. You'll build and lead a team that ensures flawless performance across their entire portfolio of IoT devices. This isn't just about finding bugs - it's about architecting a quality framework that delivers excellence to customers while maintaining aggressive product timelines.

Responsibilities:

Drive Measurable Quality Improvements: Our client needs you to cut critical firmware defects by 30% within your first 6 months. You'll implement sophisticated testing approaches that substantially reduce customer-reported issues and boost first-time pass rates for new firmware releases from 65% to an industry-leading 90%.

Transform Testing Through Automation: You'll revolutionize their testing approach by expanding automated coverage from 40% to 75% within 9 months. By crafting intelligent automation strategies, you'll slash manual testing requirements while cutting overall testing cycles by more than a third - keeping quality high while accelerating time-to-market.

Lead and Innovate: Beyond technical expertise, you'll introduce breakthrough testing methodologies that fundamentally improve defect detection. You'll eliminate QA bottlenecks and cultivate a high-performing team through mentorship and knowledge transfer. We're looking for someone who can create alignment across hardware, firmware, and product teams.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of embedded QA experience with demonstrated expertise in:

• Developing comprehensive test strategies across multiple testing dimensions
• Leading QA teams working on Linux-based embedded systems
• Implementing automation within CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Jenkins)
• Advanced debugging using industry tools (GDB, JTAG, hardware debuggers)
• Python and Bash scripting for test automation
• Agile methodologies and Jira workflows
• Experience with AWS technologies, test management tools, and IoT devices will distinguish exceptional candidates.