Director of Quality Assurance, Motorola Solutions
$175-200k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Bonus
More information about location
Office located in San Mateo, CA
Communication software for public safety & enterprise
Open for applications
Communication software for public safety & enterprise
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$175-200k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Bonus
More information about location
Office located in San Mateo, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build and connect safety and security technologies in our never-ending pursuit to keep people safer everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing teams in a technology company
- Proven experience in QA for both hardware and software products
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices, including automation and CI/CD
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
- Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards is a plus
- Bachelors Degree
- 7+ years of experience in quality assurance
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
What the job involves
- The Director of Quality Assurance will be responsible for overseeing the QA strategy and processes for both hardware and software products
- This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in quality assurance practices, experience in managing cross-functional teams, and a strong understanding of the technology landscape
- The Senior Manager will work closely with engineering, product management, and operations teams to ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance
- Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy for hardware and software products, aligning with company goals and industry best practices
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
- Drive the adoption of new QA methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness
- Process Management:
- Establish, monitor, and optimize QA processes, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and capable of supporting the company's growth
- Define and enforce quality standards, guidelines, and best practices across the product development lifecycle
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate QA processes into development workflows, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products
- Quality Assurance for Hardware and Software:
- Oversee the testing and validation of hardware products, including functional, performance, reliability, and environmental testing
- Manage software QA activities, including manual and automated testing, regression testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Ensure thorough documentation and reporting of test results, issues, and resolutions
- Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate quality risks throughout the product lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact customers
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for product defects and failures, driving long-term solutions
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with product management to understand customer requirements and translate them into actionable QA plans
- Partner with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of QA processes and tools into development environments
- Collaborate with operations and support teams to address quality issues in the field and continuously improve product performance
- Reporting and Analytics:
- Develop and maintain QA metrics and dashboards to provide visibility into product quality and testing progress
- Present quality reports and insights to executive leadership, highlighting areas for improvement and strategic recommendations
Our take
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communication and software solutions tailored for public safety and enterprise sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes mission-critical radios, command center software and video security systems designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
The company's focus extends beyond mere hardware, as it emphasizes integrated software solutions that facilitate communication and data management. This integration of hardware and software ensures clients can respond promptly and effectively to challenges.
Looking ahead, the company is opening a new R&D center in Cork, creating 200 jobs to advance land mobile radio technology. This investment supports its growth and innovation, building on its existing Irish presence and recent acquisition of Tetra Solutions.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Flexible work models
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and family leave
- Health care benefits
- Global wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Rotation programs
- Mentor relationships
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Employee bonuses
- Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans
Company values
- Inclusive: We foster inclusion, equity and diversity to support our customers, communities and each other
- Driven: We keep it simple by focusing on what matters most so we can seize opportunities with speed and confidence
- Innovative: We constantly create ingenious solutions to the real challenges of today, tomorrow and beyond
- Accountable: We stand behind the work we do, the contributions we make and the high business standards we maintain
- Passionate: We meet challenges with energy and determination, always pursuing ever-higher standards
- Partners: We work with our customers to address obstacles before they become challenges
Company HQ
West Loop Gate, Chicago, IL
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Leadership
James J. O'Connor
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Motorola Solutions in 1999. Founder and Chairman of Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and 1871. They are also the Global Head of Venture Capital and Managing Director at William Blair.
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