Manager, Engineering - Cloud

Manager, Engineering Verification and Validation  

Wind River

In a world increasingly driven by software innovation, Wind River is pioneering the technologies to accelerate the digital transformations of our customers with a new generation of Mission Critical AI Systems, in a world with the most exacting standards for safety, security, performance, and reliability. Success will be determined by our ability to innovate with velocity and deliver at the solutions level.

Wind River’s impact spans critical infrastructure domains such as telecommunications, including 5G; industrial (automation, sustainable energy, robotics, mining), connected healthcare and medical devices, automotive (connected and self-driving vehicles), and aerospace & defense. We were recognized by VDC Research in July 2020 as #1 in Edge Compute OS Platforms, overtaking Microsoft as the overall commercial leader. Wind River regularly wins industry recognitions for excellence in IoT security, cloud and edge computing, as well as 8 consecutive years as a “Top Work Place”. If you’re passionate about amplifying your impact on the world, in a caring, respectful culture with a growth mindset, come join us and help lead the way into the future of the intelligent edge!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Wind River Systems is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager – Software Quality Assurance (SW QA) to lead our QA teams in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and team leadership. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive quality initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency.

We're creating a critical system to speed the development of cloud and embedded connected intelligent systems. Just a few examples could be autonomous cars, warehouse robots, or even drones.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Director of Engineering and will lead and continue to build a highly skilled and compassionate verification and validation team delivering world-class technology solutions to both internal and external customers. This will include building tools and technologies across a complete analytics-driven DevSecOps platform, pioneering many new industry-leading capabilities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Process Improvement:

• Define and implement QA strategies, processes, and best practices to ensure software reliability and scalability.
• Establish and drive quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for continuous improvement.
• Advocate for test automation and DevOps practices to streamline release cycles.

Team Leadership & Mentoring:

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing guidance on best practices, career development, and technical skills.
• Foster a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous learning within the QA team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage resource planning to ensure team efficiency.

Test Planning & Execution:

• Oversee the design, development, and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage for functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Implement automated testing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with development, product management, and customer support teams to align QA efforts with business goals.
• Participate in sprint planning, release management, and defect triage meetings.
• Communicate QA status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to software releases and deployments.
• Conduct root cause analysis on defects and drive continuous improvement initiative

ABOUT YOU

Core Competencies & Demonstrated Success

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress) and test management tools.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript) for test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-based testing platforms.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with performance and security testing tools.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Certification in ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent QA credentials

Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.