AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager

IDR is seeking a AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity . In this role, you will lead a quality engineering organization as it continues transitioning to AI-assisted testing and modern automation practices. Youll partner closely with engineering and product teams in a SaaS/product environment to improve release confidence, quality metrics, and overall delivery outcomes.

**Position Overview for the AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager **:

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Automation Engineers, and Testers while maintaining a hands-on, player-coach approach.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing practices and help establish standards for effective, responsible AI usage in quality engineering.
• Improve and scale automated testing frameworks across API, UI, integration, and end-to-end coverage.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and Release Management to strengthen CI/CD quality gates, release readiness, and defect management.
• Define and track quality metrics (automation reliability, defect trends, regression effectiveness, and release health) to guide continuous improvement.

Requirements for the AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager :

• 7+ years of experience in QA, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation with strong hands-on automation expertise.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience, including experience managing larger QA organizations (ideally 15+ team members).
• Experience with modern test strategies across API, UI, integration, and end-to-end testing, including leading automation strategy and framework improvements.
• Strong understanding of Agile, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices with proven stakeholder communication and mentorship capabilities.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, or Azure OpenAI) to improve testing outcomes and ability to coach teams on effective AI usage.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

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