Principal Software Test Engineer – Quality Assurance

HARMAN International

. Lead QA strategy across mobile, backend, and data layers .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $108,750 - $159,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on testing mobile applications, backend services, and data pipelines. Capable of defining QA strategies, mentoring teams, and integrating modern testing practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.

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10+ Years In Quality AssuranceExperience Testing Flutter ApplicationsCI/CD Integration SkillsAutomated Test Pipeline DevelopmentMentoring Team Members

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Hard Skills

Quality Assurance MethodologiesTesting Distributed SystemsLocalization TestingPerformance TestingTest Data ManagementAutomation FrameworksQuality Metrics DefinitionAPI TestingEnd-To-End TestingRegression Testing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDecision-Making In Ambiguous EnvironmentsTeam Culture InfluenceMentoring

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsJenkinsCircleCIAutomation InfrastructureTesting Tools

Industry Keywords

Mobile ApplicationsBackend ServicesData PipelinesRecommendation SystemsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsFlutterJenkins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead QA strategy across mobile, backend, and data layers
Define test coverage, automation frameworks, and CI/CD integration points
Scope, plan, and independently execute major QA initiatives
Advise teams on QA approaches, tools, and architecture
Represent QA in cross-functional technical discussions
Partner with engineering and product leaders to evaluate changes and support feature launches
Integrate emerging trends and modern testing practices
Mentor junior engineers and support career development
Improve automation infrastructure, test data management, and performance testing practices
Define and monitor quality metrics and standards
Collaborate with Flutter developers, backend engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists
Translate complex product and system behavior into actionable quality strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in Quality Assurance
Strong focus on testing fully localized mobile applications incorporating backend services, data pipelines, and recommendation systems
Deep understanding of modern QA methodologies, best practices, and tools
Experience testing Flutter applications, including widget, integration, regression, end-to-end, and localization testing
Ability to build and maintain automated test pipelines across mobile, backend, and data systems
Skilled in CI/CD integration, such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI
Strong understanding of testing distributed systems, asynchronous event flows, APIs, mobile performance, and real-time data integrity
Ability to define long-term QA vision and translate it into actionable plans
Ability to make fast, effective decisions in ambiguous environments and mitigate quality risks
Track record of mentoring team members and influencing team culture
Ability to identify and integrate industry trends into quality workflows
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be available during typical continental U.S. business hours
Willingness to travel up to 5%, domestically or internationally
Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation and holidays
Paid sick leave
Volunteer leave
Paid bonding and caregiver leave
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Fertility support and adoption assistance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
Potential bonuses or commission