Software Quality Engineering Manager

Location: US-CA-Santa Clara

Salary: $153,216–$239,400 per year, plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global advances scientific and laboratory work by delivering analytical instruments and software that provide trusted results.

What you will do

• Lead and develop Software Quality Control and Test Engineering teams in Santa Clara and Waldbronn.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and build organizational capabilities aligned with business objectives.
• Coach engineers and technical leaders while supporting career development and evolving quality and regulatory needs.
• Partner with software development, product management, and regulatory teams to define verification and validation strategies.
• Oversee manual and automated testing, risk management, defect resolution, traceability, and test evidence.
• Drive test automation, shift-left quality, continuous improvement, and compliance with applicable QMS and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least one year of formal or informal leadership experience involving people, projects, or programs.
• Experience leading software quality or testing organizations covering both manual and automated testing.
• Knowledge of chromatography and mass spectrometry software, including acquisition, instrument control, data processing, and workflow solutions.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, Secure SDLC, and risk-based testing.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills across engineering, product, regulatory, and business functions.

Nice to have

• Experience managing third-party suppliers or outsourced development and testing partners.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams across regions and time zones.
• Experience leading organizational change and strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Understanding of analytical laboratory workflows and LC and LC/MS acquisition software requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time day-shift position with no stated end date.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Benefits include bonus eligibility, stock, and company benefits.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and accessibility.