Quality Assurance Manager, Agtonomy

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, or related engineering discipline
• 7+ years of experience integrating embedded systems into complex electro-mechanical platforms (preferably off-highway, automotive, or robotics)
• 4+ years direct management experience, with a proven track record of growing employees and ensuring execution to company needs
• Experience with system validation and verification across both lab environments and field deployments
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar for test automation, diagnostics, and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and implement OEM system specifications and safety standards
• Familiarity with functional safety frameworks (ISO 18497, ISO 25119, or equivalent) and best practices for safe system integration
• Comfortable working in fast-paced partner environments, balancing technical rigor with customer-facing collaboration

Desirable

• Agtonomy’s QA team is seeking a hands-on System and Software Quality Assurance Manager to make an immediate impact, leading the test and deployment of new features, system updates, and software releases
• This role will be in the driver’s seat, building a high-quality, repeatable test approach that unlocks agricultural autonomy at a global scale
• Lead and grow a high-performing QA team, providing clear direction, coaching, and career development for engineers across multiple domains
• Own test strategy for both software and integrated system validation, including unit, integration, HIL, simulation, and on-system testing
• Model a hands-on leadership style, balancing strategic direction with active involvement in day-to-day quality initiatives
• Prepare and execute safety validation testing in line with existing safety standards
• Establish quality gates and exit criteria for releases, ensuring issues are caught early and escalated effectively
• Define and implement automation frameworks that improve test coverage and reduce regression cycles across embedded, backend, and UI layers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, product, and operations teams to drive quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Track and communicate quality metrics (e.g., autonomy minutes, error rates, coverage gaps, reliability trends) to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and infrastructure to support rapid scaling and increased product complexity
• Represent QA in release reviews, incident investigations, and roadmap planning, ensuring quality considerations are built in from the start

• Our interview process is generally conducted in four (4) phases:
• Phone Screen with People Operations (30 minutes)
• Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
• Panel Interview (Video interviews scheduled with key stakeholders, each interview will be 30 to 45 minutes)
• Final Interviews (CEO, CFO, 30 minutes each)