Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Washington
Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, driven by the state's deep concentration of aerospace, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure employers. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon consistently adding QA talent across embedded systems, web platforms, and hardware validation. Automation testing, API quality assurance, and safety-critical systems verification are the specializations Washington employers request most often. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company Overview
Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, supported by a leadership team with deep experience in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, an investigational gamma secretase inhibitor for which an NDA has been accepted by the U.S. FDA; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; IM-1617, a clinical-stage solid tumor ADC; and IM-3050, a clinical-stage FAP-targeted radioligand therapy. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early-stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.
Position Overview
The Senior Director, Development Quality Assurance (DQA) is responsible for implementing and executing quality assurance strategies that support Immunome's clinical development activities and ensure compliance with applicable Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP), and global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, etc.). Reporting to the Vice President, Head of Development Quality Assurance, this role serves as a key quality partner to Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Medical Writing, and other Development functions. The Senior Director collaborates closely with functional teams to identify and mitigate risk, develop compliant and efficient processes, strengthen inspection readiness, and build organizational quality capabilities. The Senior Director will help establish and maintain a fit-for-purpose Quality Management System (QMS), drive quality culture throughout the organization, and provide expertise, guidance, training, and partnership to support successful execution of Immunome's development programs. The role emphasizes proactive quality oversight, continuous improvement, risk-based decision-making, and inspection readiness while utilizing audits as one component of a broader quality assurance framework.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Quality Strategy
- Execute Development QA objectives and priorities established by the VP, Head of Development Quality Assurance.
- Partner with Development functional leaders to promote a culture of quality, compliance, accountability, patient safety, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and quality business partner across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Biometrics, and related functions.
- Provide quality guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding quality risks, compliance issues, inspection readiness, and process improvements.
- Develop and maintain quality metrics, risk indicators, and dashboards to support data-driven decision making and management oversight.
- Champion innovative approaches, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics, to enable a modern Development QA organization that uses data-driven insights to improve decision-making, identify risks earlier, enhance inspection readiness, and increase organizational efficiency.
Audit Planning & Execution
- Support and manage a risk-based audit program for clinical programs, vendors, and associated development activities.
- Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and other stakeholders to identify areas of quality risk and establish audit priorities.
- Lead or oversee internal and external audits of clinical sites, CROs, laboratories, vendors, and quality systems, as appropriate.
- Utilize audit outcomes as one component of a broader quality oversight framework to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Review audit findings, support root cause analyses, and ensure effective CAPAs are developed, implemented, and monitored for effectiveness.
- Analyze audit trends and communicate emerging compliance risks and recommendations to senior management.
Regulatory Inspection Management
- Lead and coordinate operational inspection readiness activities across Development functions.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure continuous readiness for regulatory inspections conducted by FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, and other Health Authorities.
- Conduct inspection readiness assessments, mock inspections, document reviews, and interview coaching activities.
- Support hosting and management of regulatory inspections and serve as a key quality representative during inspection activities.
- Ensure timely and effective responses to regulatory observations, inspection findings, and commitments.
- Work with functional teams to embed inspection readiness into routine operations rather than periodic preparation efforts.
Procedural Documentation & Compliance
- Lead the development, review, revision, approval, and implementation of Development SOPs, standards, templates, and guidance documents.
- Partner directly with process owners and subject matter experts to create practical, compliant, and scalable procedures.
- Ensure procedural documentation remains aligned with evolving regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and business needs.
- Develop and deliver training and educational programs to enhance organizational understanding of quality requirements, risk management, inspection readiness, and compliance expectations.
- Establish and communicate clear guidance regarding the role of Development QA and when functional teams should engage QA support.
- Create tools, onboarding materials, communications, and training resources that help functional teams understand Development QA services, responsibilities, and value.
- Support quality event management activities, including deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and documentation within the Quality Management System.
Vendor & CRO Management
- Support qualification, oversight, and ongoing evaluation of CROs, laboratories, pharmacovigilance providers, technology vendors, and other external partners.
- Participate in vendor risk assessments and support the establishment of appropriate oversight models.
- Review vendor performance trends, quality metrics, and compliance risks and provide recommendations for improvement actions.
- Ensure quality expectations, responsibilities, and oversight requirements are appropriately communicated and maintained throughout the vendor lifecycle.
- Act as a quality resource during vendor selection, governance, issue management, and escalation activities.
Continuous Improvement
- Partner with GMP Quality Assurance leadership to establish, implement, and continuously improve a unified enterprise Quality Management System supporting GMP, GCP, GLP, and GVP activities.
- Drive harmonization and simplification of quality processes across Development and Manufacturing organizations while meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate quality risk assessments and support Development teams in proactively identifying, escalating, and mitigating compliance risks.
- Develop and maintain risk registers, quality dashboards, and metrics that provide visibility into organizational quality performance and emerging risks.
- Support Serious Breach assessments, significant protocol deviations, quality event investigations, and related compliance activities.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, compliance effectiveness, and inspection readiness.
- Evaluate, implement, and leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of Development Quality processes.
- Partner with Quality, Clinical Development, and Technology teams to identify opportunities for AI-enabled automation of quality workflows, document management, SOP lifecycle activities, training management, quality reporting, and risk monitoring.
- Ensure AI-enabled solutions are appropriately governed, risk-assessed, and implemented in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory expectations.
- Apply data analytics and predictive quality approaches to identify trends, detect emerging risks, and support proactive quality oversight.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Clinical Pharmacology, Life Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences, quality assurance, clinical development, or related GxP-regulated environments.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing quality professionals and supporting quality systems, inspection readiness, compliance programs, and quality oversight activities.
- Demonstrated experience building, implementing, or improving Quality Management Systems and quality processes.
- Significant experience supporting global clinical development programs and regulatory inspections.
- Experience with biologics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), radiopharmaceuticals, and/or small molecule development preferred.
Knowledge And Skills
- Deep knowledge of GCP, GLP, GVP, FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory requirements applicable to clinical development.
- Strong understanding of risk-based quality management principles, inspection readiness, and Quality Management System processes.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing SOPs, standards, guidance documents, and quality system processes.
- Demonstrated success partnering with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners to improve quality and compliance outcomes.
- Experience supporting Health Authority inspections, Serious Breach assessments, quality event investigations, CAPA management, and risk management activities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, coach, train, and collaborate effectively across a global, cross-functional organization.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated capability to assess risk and provide practical recommendations.
- Strong project management, change management, and organizational effectiveness skills.
- Experience developing quality metrics, dashboards, and management reporting tools.
- Proficiency with electronic Quality Management Systems and quality documentation platforms such as TrackWise, MasterControl, Veeva Quality, or equivalent systems.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, automation, AI, and advanced analytics to improve quality processes and operational efficiency.
Washington State Pay Range $260,000 - $293,977 USD
E/E/O
Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
E-Verify
Immunome, Inc. is a participant in E-Verify. Please review the following notices: E-Verify Participation Poster | Right to Work Poster (English) | Right to Work Poster (Spanish).
Company Overview
Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, supported by a leadership team with deep experience in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, an investigational gamma secretase inhibitor for which an NDA has been accepted by the U.S. FDA; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; IM-1617, a clinical-stage solid tumor ADC; and IM-3050, a clinical-stage FAP-targeted radioligand therapy. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early-stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.
Position Overview
The Senior Director, Development Quality Assurance (DQA) is responsible for implementing and executing quality assurance strategies that support Immunome's clinical development activities and ensure compliance with applicable Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP), and global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, etc.). Reporting to the Vice President, Head of Development Quality Assurance, this role serves as a key quality partner to Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Medical Writing, and other Development functions. The Senior Director collaborates closely with functional teams to identify and mitigate risk, develop compliant and efficient processes, strengthen inspection readiness, and build organizational quality capabilities. The Senior Director will help establish and maintain a fit-for-purpose Quality Management System (QMS), drive quality culture throughout the organization, and provide expertise, guidance, training, and partnership to support successful execution of Immunome's development programs. The role emphasizes proactive quality oversight, continuous improvement, risk-based decision-making, and inspection readiness while utilizing audits as one component of a broader quality assurance framework.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Quality Strategy
- Execute Development QA objectives and priorities established by the VP, Head of Development Quality Assurance.
- Partner with Development functional leaders to promote a culture of quality, compliance, accountability, patient safety, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and quality business partner across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Biometrics, and related functions.
- Provide quality guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding quality risks, compliance issues, inspection readiness, and process improvements.
- Develop and maintain quality metrics, risk indicators, and dashboards to support data-driven decision making and management oversight.
- Champion innovative approaches, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics, to enable a modern Development QA organization that uses data-driven insights to improve decision-making, identify risks earlier, enhance inspection readiness, and increase organizational efficiency.
Audit Planning & Execution
- Support and manage a risk-based audit program for clinical programs, vendors, and associated development activities.
- Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and other stakeholders to identify areas of quality risk and establish audit priorities.
- Lead or oversee internal and external audits of clinical sites, CROs, laboratories, vendors, and quality systems, as appropriate.
- Utilize audit outcomes as one component of a broader quality oversight framework to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Review audit findings, support root cause analyses, and ensure effective CAPAs are developed, implemented, and monitored for effectiveness.
- Analyze audit trends and communicate emerging compliance risks and recommendations to senior management.
Regulatory Inspection Management
- Lead and coordinate operational inspection readiness activities across Development functions.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure continuous readiness for regulatory inspections conducted by FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, and other Health Authorities.
- Conduct inspection readiness assessments, mock inspections, document reviews, and interview coaching activities.
- Support hosting and management of regulatory inspections and serve as a key quality representative during inspection activities.
- Ensure timely and effective responses to regulatory observations, inspection findings, and commitments.
- Work with functional teams to embed inspection readiness into routine operations rather than periodic preparation efforts.
Procedural Documentation & Compliance
- Lead the development, review, revision, approval, and implementation of Development SOPs, standards, templates, and guidance documents.
- Partner directly with process owners and subject matter experts to create practical, compliant, and scalable procedures.
- Ensure procedural documentation remains aligned with evolving regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and business needs.
- Develop and deliver training and educational programs to enhance organizational understanding of quality requirements, risk management, inspection readiness, and compliance expectations.
- Establish and communicate clear guidance regarding the role of Development QA and when functional teams should engage QA support.
- Create tools, onboarding materials, communications, and training resources that help functional teams understand Development QA services, responsibilities, and value.
- Support quality event management activities, including deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and documentation within the Quality Management System.
Vendor & CRO Management
- Support qualification, oversight, and ongoing evaluation of CROs, laboratories, pharmacovigilance providers, technology vendors, and other external partners.
- Participate in vendor risk assessments and support the establishment of appropriate oversight models.
- Review vendor performance trends, quality metrics, and compliance risks and provide recommendations for improvement actions.
- Ensure quality expectations, responsibilities, and oversight requirements are appropriately communicated and maintained throughout the vendor lifecycle.
- Act as a quality resource during vendor selection, governance, issue management, and escalation activities.
Continuous Improvement
- Partner with GMP Quality Assurance leadership to establish, implement, and continuously improve a unified enterprise Quality Management System supporting GMP, GCP, GLP, and GVP activities.
- Drive harmonization and simplification of quality processes across Development and Manufacturing organizations while meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate quality risk assessments and support Development teams in proactively identifying, escalating, and mitigating compliance risks.
- Develop and maintain risk registers, quality dashboards, and metrics that provide visibility into organizational quality performance and emerging risks.
- Support Serious Breach assessments, significant protocol deviations, quality event investigations, and related compliance activities.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, compliance effectiveness, and inspection readiness.
- Evaluate, implement, and leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of Development Quality processes.
- Partner with Quality, Clinical Development, and Technology teams to identify opportunities for AI-enabled automation of quality workflows, document management, SOP lifecycle activities, training management, quality reporting, and risk monitoring.
- Ensure AI-enabled solutions are appropriately governed, risk-assessed, and implemented in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory expectations.
- Apply data analytics and predictive quality approaches to identify trends, detect emerging risks, and support proactive quality oversight.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Clinical Pharmacology, Life Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences, quality assurance, clinical development, or related GxP-regulated environments.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing quality professionals and supporting quality systems, inspection readiness, compliance programs, and quality oversight activities.
- Demonstrated experience building, implementing, or improving Quality Management Systems and quality processes.
- Significant experience supporting global clinical development programs and regulatory inspections.
- Experience with biologics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), radiopharmaceuticals, and/or small molecule development preferred.
Knowledge And Skills
- Deep knowledge of GCP, GLP, GVP, FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory requirements applicable to clinical development.
- Strong understanding of risk-based quality management principles, inspection readiness, and Quality Management System processes.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing SOPs, standards, guidance documents, and quality system processes.
- Demonstrated success partnering with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners to improve quality and compliance outcomes.
- Experience supporting Health Authority inspections, Serious Breach assessments, quality event investigations, CAPA management, and risk management activities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, coach, train, and collaborate effectively across a global, cross-functional organization.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated capability to assess risk and provide practical recommendations.
- Strong project management, change management, and organizational effectiveness skills.
- Experience developing quality metrics, dashboards, and management reporting tools.
- Proficiency with electronic Quality Management Systems and quality documentation platforms such as TrackWise, MasterControl, Veeva Quality, or equivalent systems.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, automation, AI, and advanced analytics to improve quality processes and operational efficiency.
Washington State Pay Range $260,000 - $293,977 USD
E/E/O
Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
E-Verify
Immunome, Inc. is a participant in E-Verify. Please review the following notices: E-Verify Participation Poster | Right to Work Poster (English) | Right to Work Poster (Spanish).
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Medical Devices
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing automated test scripts in tools like Selenium or Pytest
- Proficiency with bug-tracking systems such as JIRA and version control platforms like Git
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into DevOps workflows
- Strong understanding of software development life cycles and Agile or Scrum methodologies
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman and reviewing technical documentation
Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance engineer in Washington?
Quality assurance engineering in Washington does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though strong candidates also come from associate programs paired with a vendor certification such as ISTQB. Washington's dense tech employer base means candidates who build a portfolio of automated test work and contribute to open-source projects on platforms reviewed by Seattle-area hiring teams tend to move through screening faster.
Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring quality assurance engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Capgemini, and SOCOTEC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's mix of enterprise software, aerospace, and cloud infrastructure companies means QA demand is consistent across both large headquarters operations and mid-size product teams throughout the Puget Sound region.
Which Washington cities have the most quality assurance engineer jobs?
Redmond, Seattle, and Bellevue have the most quality assurance engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue lead because Microsoft, Amazon, and a dense cluster of SaaS and cloud companies are headquartered or have large engineering campuses there, while Redmond draws consistent QA demand from Microsoft's core product divisions and the hardware and mixed-reality teams operating out of that campus.
Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 19% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally this work translates to distributed team environments. The roles most often listed as fully remote are those focused on automated testing, API validation, and cloud platform QA, where engineers rarely need to be on-site to access the systems they test.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior QA analyst or associate software tester role, which Washington employers in the Puget Sound tech corridor regularly post as explicit new-grad positions. Amazon and Microsoft both run university hiring programs that include QA-adjacent engineering tracks, and many mid-size Bellevue and Seattle product companies hire QA interns who convert to full-time roles. Earning an ISTQB Foundation certificate and building a GitHub portfolio of automated test scripts written in Python or JavaScript gives a candidate without professional experience a concrete edge in Washington screening processes.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience level and preferred work location.
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