# Software Test Manager, AI Systems

**Company:** [Quadric](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/quadric)
**Location:** Burlingame, CA
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Jira, GitHub, Llvm, CI/CD, Iso 26262, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, C++, Python, Graph Compilers
**Posted:** 2025-10-15

> Leads quality assurance for AI software stack including Chimera Graph compiler and LLVM backend, managing test strategy, team, and FUSA/ISO 26262 certification. Requires 5+ years in test management for embedded/AI systems and expertise in testing complex software.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities

### Test Strategy & Execution Leadership
- Define, implement, and lead the overall test strategy for the AI software stack, covering the entire end-to-end pipeline from compiler to hardware execution.
- Establish and drive a robust testing framework that includes unit testing, functional testing, component testing, and system-level testing.
- Oversee the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) quality gate processes.

### Safety, Certification & Compliance
- Manage and lead all testing activities required for FUSA/ISO 26262 certification, ensuring the functional safety of the delivered software components.
- Develop and maintain a system for traceability of the solution from requirements through architecture, design, and testing artifacts.

### Team & Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of quality assurance and test engineers.
- Effectively manage managed services and/or contractors to augment internal testing capacity and specialized needs.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the development, product, and safety teams regarding quality metrics and release readiness.

### Tools & Process
- Drive the effective use of JIRA/Github issues for all issue tracking and defect management.
- Implement and leverage AI tools and methodologies for testing purposes to enhance automation, coverage, and efficiency.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Software Test Management or Quality Assurance leadership role, specifically within an embedded, compiler, or AI/ML software domain.
- Deep expertise in developing and managing comprehensive test plans for complex software systems (e.g., compilers, operating systems, hardware interfaces).
- Proven experience with rigorous industry quality standards, including leading testing efforts for FUSA/ISO 26262 or similar safety-critical standards.
- Expert-level knowledge and practical experience with JIRA/Github issues for managing the full lifecycle of issues, defects, and establishing requirements traceability.
- Demonstrated experience managing both internal teams and external resources (e.g., contractors, managed services).
- Familiarity with the architecture of graph compilers, LLVM, or other toolchains relevant to AI/ML acceleration.

## Preferred Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
- Direct experience with AI tools used for enhancing testing, such as machine learning for test case generation, anomaly detection in logs, or predictive defect modeling.
- Experience in the automotive or high-reliability embedded computing industry.
- Familiarity with various programming languages relevant to the stack (e.g., **C++**, **Python**).

## Benefits
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible paid time off (unlimited, non-accrual)
- Company-provided lunches and stocked kitchen (in-office)
- Support for commuting, including monthly parking or Caltrain passes

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