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Manager Software Test Automation

Veracyte
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
350 Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 6 – 7 years of software engineering, quality engineering, or software development experience
  • 3+ years leading Quality Engineering, Test Engineering, SDET, or Developer Platform engineering teams
  • Proven experience building engineering platforms that improve software quality and developer productivity
  • Strong background developing automated testing frameworks for cloud-native applications and distributed systems
  • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Nice to have
  • Experience in healthcare, diagnostics, laboratory information systems (LIS/LIMS), molecular diagnostics, or regulated medical software
  • Experience validating healthcare interoperability standards including HL7, FHIR, X12, and related healthcare transactions
  • Experience testing AI-enabled products, machine learning systems, or generative AI applications
  • Experience using AI-assisted development and testing tools to improve engineering productivity
  • Experience with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST Assured, Karate, Postman, JUnit, TestNG, or similar automation technologies
What the job really is

The Manager of Software Test Automation at Veracyte will lead the Quality Engineering Platform team, focusing on enhancing software quality through scalable automation frameworks and AI-assisted tools. This role involves defining the quality engineering strategy, mentoring a team of engineers, and collaborating with various departments to integrate quality throughout the software development lifecycle. The position emphasizes building a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement within the engineering teams.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Discretionary bonuses/incentives
  • Restricted stock units
  • Career opportunities in a growing company
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce
Things to weigh
  • The role involves leading a team and defining a strategy, which may require strong leadership skills and experience in a hybrid work environment.
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the hybrid designation in San Diego, CA.
  • The salary range is provided, but it is dependent on various factors and may not reflect the final offer.
  • The emphasis on AI and cloud-native technologies suggests a modern tech stack, but the degree of legacy systems is not specified.
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