Quality Assurance Manager

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. Fundamentally rethink software quality in an AI-enabled engineering organization .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software quality assurance and engineering, with a strong focus on implementing AI-driven improvements and automated testing strategies. Proven ability to lead QA teams, establish quality standards, and utilize metrics to enhance software quality outcomes.

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5+ Years Software Quality Assurance Experience2+ Years Leading QA TeamsExperience with Playwright, Katalon, Cypress, SeleniumStrong Understanding of API TestingHands-On Experience Using AI Tools

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Hard Skills

Software Quality AssuranceQuality EngineeringAutomated TestingTest Case CreationDefect TriageRegression TestingQuality MetricsRoot-Cause AnalysisExploratory TestingSoftware Testing Strategies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsEffective CommunicationCoachingOrganizational Change Management

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsPlaywrightKatalonCypressSelenium

Industry Keywords

SaaSSoftware Development LifecycleQuality GatesRelease ValidationDefect Origin

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fundamentally rethink software quality in an AI-enabled engineering organization
Own RTA’s quality standards and QA processes
Be accountable for software quality using clearly defined KPIs
Challenge assumptions about manual testing, regression testing, test case creation, defect triage, release validation, automation maintenance, and quality gates
Build systems, standards, and practices that make quality a shared responsibility across Engineering
Use metrics including escaped defects, repeat defects, defect origin, severity, automation effectiveness, regression cycle time, and time-to-detection
Apply AI to test design, code analysis, exploratory testing, defect investigation, automation, risk identification, and release confidence
Influence requirements, architecture, development, observability, deployment, and production behavior
Improve tooling, automation, feedback loops, and engineering practices
Build and develop a high-performing QA team through clear expectations, coaching, development, and accountability
Diagnose current QA limitations and earn the team’s trust during the first 60 days
Put at least one meaningful AI- or automation-driven improvement into production within the first 60 days
Move quality upstream into requirements, design, development, and code review
Reduce customer-reported defects and manual regression hours
Establish learning loops, root-cause analysis, process changes, quality gates, and release-readiness evidence
Review escaped defect rate, manual testing hours per release, and recurring defects every trimester
Collaborate with Engineering and support quality ownership across the organization
Travel occasionally to RTA HQ in Glendale, Arizona for team meetings and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software quality assurance or quality engineering experience, preferably within a SaaS organization
2+ years leading or managing QA or quality engineering professionals
Demonstrated track record of materially improving QA processes, teams, automation, or quality outcomes
Strong experience designing and implementing modern software testing strategies
Experience building, managing, or significantly improving automated testing programs
Experience with Playwright, Katalon, Cypress, Selenium, or similar frameworks
Strong understanding of API testing and modern web application architectures
Strong understanding of QA throughout the software development lifecycle
Experience defining and using quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvement
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve software quality or engineering workflows is strongly preferred
Ability to challenge existing practices, drive organizational change, and bring people along
Candidates must be located in the United States
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods
Ability to communicate effectively through video, phone, messaging, and other collaboration tools
Ability to travel up to 10% based on business needs
Must not require student visa sponsorship; RTA cannot provide sponsorship
Employment may be contingent upon a successful background check and other pre-employment screenings

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with 6% Safe Harbor match (100% vested day one)
Flexible PTO model built on trust and manager-approved time off
Cigna PPO and HSA medical plan options with company contributions ($780–$1,950 annually)
Garner Health HRA program: up to $1,000 individual / $2,000 family reimbursement opportunity
Wellness rewards up to $350 annually
Virtual care and mental health support resources
Company-sponsored dental, vision, EAP, life, STD, LTD, legal plan, and identity theft protection options
Additional employee perks, wellness initiatives, and discount programs
Fully remote-eligible work
Meaningful work supporting fleets and people who keep communities running
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities