QA Lead Jobs in Texas

QA Lead jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring in the aerospace and defense, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, and enterprise software sectors, covering experience levels from mid-level QA analysts stepping into leadership through senior directors of quality. Austin, Dallas, and Houston generate the highest volume of openings, anchored by employers like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin, all of which maintain significant engineering and quality operations in the state. The most consistently sought specialties are automated testing frameworks, agile QA process ownership, and embedded systems quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles240+
Top employerTesla
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring79
Work type69% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Coca Cola Southwest Beverages
Quality Assurance Technician Syrup (3rd Shift)
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Quality Assurance Technician Syrup (3rd Shift)
Coca Cola Southwest Beverages
McAllen, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$23 - $28/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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EY
Government and Public Sector - Service Delivery Center - Cybersecurity Quality Assurance Engineer
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Government and Public Sector - Service Delivery Center - Cybersecurity Quality Assurance Engineer
EY
San Antonio, Texas
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$78k - $161k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Amcor
Quality Assurance Auditor
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Amcor
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Quality Assurance Auditor
Amcor
Victoria, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Human Resources
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Salesforce Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
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Salesforce Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Austin, Texas
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$4,801.16 - $6,281.33/yr
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
10,000+

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Quality Assurance Nurse
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Quality Assurance Nurse
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Pollok, Texas
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Health & Safety
Human Resources
$7,532.75 - $8,886.16/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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QA Lead Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
37 jobs
Austin
23 jobs
San Antonio
16 jobs
Fort Worth
11 jobs
Sugar Land
6 jobs
Plano
5 jobs
Irving
5 jobs
El Paso
5 jobs

QA Lead Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Tesla
Tesla6 open roles
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Health and Human Services Commission5 open roles
SGS
SGS4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Medical Devices
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in QA lead jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field required
  • Proven experience leading QA teams and managing end-to-end test cycles
  • Proficiency with automated testing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, or Cypress
  • Hands-on knowledge of agile and scrum methodologies in a delivery environment
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating quality gates into DevOps workflows
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder reporting

QA Lead Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a qa lead in Texas?

Becoming a qa lead in Texas typically starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, followed by several years in QA analyst or software tester roles. Texas does not require a state-issued license for quality assurance work. Employers across Austin, Dallas, and Houston consistently favor candidates who hold certifications such as ISTQB and who can demonstrate hands-on experience managing testing teams and owning quality strategy in an agile environment.

Which companies hire qa leads in Texas?

Employers hiring qa leads in Texas right now include Tesla, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and SGS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's dense concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and enterprise software companies means qa lead openings appear at a wide range of large established organizations with ongoing engineering programs.

Which Texas cities have the most qa lead jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most qa lead openings in Texas. Austin's dominant tech sector drives the heaviest concentration of software QA roles, Dallas benefits from a broad mix of financial technology, telecom, and enterprise software employers, and Houston adds aerospace, energy technology, and manufacturing quality positions that reflect its industrial base.

Are there remote qa lead jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 31% of qa lead openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally well-suited the role is to distributed work. The parts of the job most commonly performed remotely include test planning, automation development, defect triage, and sprint reviews, while on-site hardware or embedded systems QA tends to require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a qa lead in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is moving into a qa lead role from a QA analyst, software tester, or SDET position at one of Texas's large technology employers, where internal promotions into lead roles are common. Companies like Dell Technologies and Texas Instruments run structured engineering rotational and associate programs from which QA candidates can build leadership exposure. Earning an ISTQB Foundation certification and building a portfolio of automated test suites strengthens a profile significantly when competing for first lead roles in the Texas market.

Where can I find and apply to qa lead jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to qa lead jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and other Texas markets. Find roles that fit your experience and the type of QA environment you want to work in, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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