QA Manager Jobs

QA Manager jobs are open across software, manufacturing, healthcare, and fintech at every level from lead QA engineer to director, with specializations in automation, regulatory compliance, and Agile testing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,028+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerFood Lion
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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PNC Financial Services Group
Quality Assurance Specialist Senior
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PNC Financial Services Group
New 21h ago
Quality Assurance Specialist Senior
PNC Financial Services Group
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Quality Assurance Furniture Technician
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
New 23h ago
Quality Assurance Furniture Technician
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Tracy, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Food Lion
PT Quality Assurance Associate
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Food Lion
Added 1d ago
PT Quality Assurance Associate
Food Lion
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Food Lion
PT Quality Assurance Associate
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Food Lion
Added 1d ago
PT Quality Assurance Associate
Food Lion
Pfafftown, North Carolina
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Food Lion
PT Quality Assurance Associate
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Food Lion
Added 1d ago
PT Quality Assurance Associate
Food Lion
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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QA Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Food Lion
    Food Lion139
  • Rippling
    Rippling21
  • PNC Financial Services
    PNC Financial Services21
  • DHL
    DHL15
  • Amazon
    Amazon15

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software42
  • Staffing & Recruiting27
  • Healthcare & Medical Services27
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals24
  • Food & Beverage21

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in QA manager jobs.

  • Experience managing QA teams and owning end-to-end test strategy
  • Proficiency with test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr
  • Hands-on background in manual and automated testing methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
  • ISTQB certification or equivalent quality assurance credential preferred

Tips for Your QA Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to the methodology

QA manager job listings split sharply between Agile shops and regulated-industry environments. Reorder your bullet points so the methodology that matches the posting, whether Scrum-based sprints or validation protocols, appears in your first two roles.

Show defect-rate and release metrics concretely

Hiring managers for qa manager roles want to see what changed under your ownership. Replace vague phrases like 'improved quality' with the actual reduction in escaped defects or release cycle time your team achieved during your tenure.

Certify before competing for regulated-industry roles

Manufacturing, medtech, and pharma qa manager postings frequently filter on ISTQB, CSTE, or ISO 9001 lead auditor credentials. If you're missing one, apply to roles in your current vertical while you complete the certification rather than sitting out entirely.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists qa manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a test strategy walkthrough for interviews

Most qa manager final-round interviews include a live scenario where you outline a test strategy for an unfamiliar product. Practice framing your approach in terms of risk tiers, resource constraints, and release timelines so you're not building it from scratch on the spot.

Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation

Before accepting a qa manager offer, clarify whether the role owns test automation tooling decisions, headcount, or only process. A role with narrow scope is harder to grow from, and that context changes how you evaluate the full package.

QA Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most qa managers?

The companies hiring the most qa managers right now include Food Lion, Rippling, and PNC Financial Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in software, healthcare technology, and medical device manufacturing.

How many qa manager jobs are remote?

About 43% of qa manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the highest remote share in software and SaaS roles. Positions tied to hardware validation, regulated manufacturing, or on-site lab environments are far more likely to require an in-person presence.

How do you become a qa manager?

Most qa managers start as QA engineers or analysts and build toward the role by leading test planning on a project, then taking informal ownership of a small team. From there, moving into a team lead or senior QA role gives you the people-management experience most job descriptions require. A relevant certification and demonstrated results, such as lower defect escape rates or faster release cycles, typically separate candidates at the final stage.

Can you get a qa manager job without prior management experience?

You can get a qa manager job without a formal management title if you can demonstrate equivalent ownership. Hiring managers look for candidates who led cross-functional test cycles, onboarded junior testers, or drove a process change that reduced production defects. Frame those experiences clearly on your resume, and target companies that promote from within rather than those listing previous management experience as a hard requirement.

What does the qa manager interview process look like?

The qa manager interview process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical interview covering test methodologies, tooling, and defect triage approaches. A hiring manager round focuses on leadership style, how you handle disagreements with engineering, and how you prioritize competing quality risks. Final rounds often include a take-home scenario or live case study where you outline a test strategy for a product you haven't seen before.

Where can I find and apply to qa manager jobs?

You can find and apply to qa manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing.

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