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Software Quality Engineering Leader

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Software Quality Engineering Leader

Bangalore, India

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Software Quality Engineering Leader to drive
quality assurance and continuous improvement across our software R&D initiatives. This role requires
a strong background in software testing, automation, and quality strategy, with the ability to lead
cross-functional teams and influence product development from concept to release.
Key Responsibilities:
• Quality Strategy & Leadership
o Define and execute the overall quality engineering strategy aligned with R&D goals.
o Champion a culture of quality across engineering, product, and design teams.
o Establish and monitor KPIs for software quality and test effectiveness.
• Team Management

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o Lead, mentor, and grow a team of quality engineers and SDETs.
o Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive team environment.
• Process & Automation
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o Drive the adoption of modern testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and test
automation.
o Ensure comprehensive test coverage across unit, integration, system, and
performance levels.
o Implement risk-based testing and shift-left practices.
• Collaboration & Communication
o Partner with engineering, product management, and Design/Architecture to ensure
quality is embedded early.
o Provide clear reporting on quality metrics, risks, and release readiness.
o Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software quality engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership
role.
• Proven experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in electrical calculation standards (IEC, NEC)
• Familiarity with AI/ML model validation and testing.
• Certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with performance and security testing tools.
Success Metrics:
• Reduction in escaped defects and time-to-resolution.
• Increased test automation coverage and execution speed.
• Improved release confidence and customer satisfaction.
• Team engagement and retention.

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 009G1P

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/009G1P?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time