Principal Software Quality Engineer

The Principal Software Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the robustness, reliability, and efficiency of VMware Cloud Foundation's (VCF) Operations and Management layer. This role is part of our strategic initiative to upgrade skills within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance Leadership:

   • Lead the development and implementation of rigorous testing protocols, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
   • Ensure all releases meet high standards of quality and reliability.

2. Complexity Management:

   • Manage the complexity arising from new features, integrations, and scale within the VCF Operations and Management layer.
   • Develop and enforce best practices for scalability and maintainability.

3. Proactive Issue Identification:

   • Identify potential issues before they escalate, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
   • Integrate lessons learned into future projects to avoid recurring issues.

4. Leadership and Mentorship:

   • Provide technical expertise, leadership, and mentorship to QA and development teams.
   • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration:

   • Work closely with stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams, to ensure high-quality deliverables.
   • Maintain and enhance the reputation of VCF solutions through consistent quality assurance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and software development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of scalability, reliability, and maintainability best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of VMware vSphere.
• Experience in private cloud operations.
• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to the success and competitiveness of VMware Cloud Foundation by ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a strategic initiative aimed at upgrading skills and driving quality improvements.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented and dedicated team committed to excellence.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual base salary range: $141,000 - $225,000
• Eligible for discretionary annual bonus and equity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, EAP, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.