Quality Assurance Lead Jobs

Quality Assurance Lead jobs are open across software, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods, at every level from mid-level QA engineer to senior lead and QA manager, with specializations in test automation, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,975+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerFood Lion
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type58% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Moog, Inc
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
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Moog, Inc
New 3h ago
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Moog, Inc
Phoenix, Arizona
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$85k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Food Lion
PT Quality Assurance Associate
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Food Lion
New 9h ago
PT Quality Assurance Associate
Food Lion
Warsaw, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Food Lion
PT Quality Assurance Associate
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Food Lion
New 9h ago
PT Quality Assurance Associate
Food Lion
Loudon, Tennessee
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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SCAN Health Plan
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance and Compliance
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SCAN Health Plan
New 11h ago
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance and Compliance
SCAN Health Plan
Long Beach, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$125k - $181k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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PNC Financial Services Group
Quality Assurance Specialist Senior
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PNC Financial Services Group
Added 1d 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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Quality Assurance Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • F
    Food Lion140
  • Rippling
    Rippling18
  • PNC Financial Services
    PNC Financial Services18
  • D
    DHL15
  • Amazon
    Amazon15

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software45
  • Healthcare & Medical Services27
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals27
  • Consulting & Professional Services27
  • Medical Devices21

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance lead jobs.

  • 3 to 7 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing roles
  • Hands-on experience with test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr
  • Proficiency in at least one automation framework, such as Selenium or Appium
  • Experience leading or mentoring a team of QA engineers or testers
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development processes and sprint-based testing cycles
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Quality Assurance Lead Job Search

Tailor your resume to QA lead metrics

Hiring managers scan for measurable impact, not just responsibilities. Quantify defect reduction rates, test cycle improvements, or team size you led. Generic QA bullets get passed over fast, so make your resume numbers-forward and role-specific.

Highlight your automation tool fluency

Many quality assurance lead postings filter by specific tools like Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, or Appium. Name the tools you've used in context, not just as a list, so recruiters and applicant tracking systems both register your actual hands-on experience.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target postings that match your domain

Quality assurance lead roles in medical device manufacturing carry very different regulatory expectations than those in SaaS or fintech. Filter your search by industry so your domain knowledge stands out and you're not competing against candidates with irrelevant backgrounds.

Prepare for a working interview stage

Many quality assurance lead interviews include a practical exercise, such as reviewing a test plan, identifying gaps in a defect log, or writing a short test case. Practice articulating your reasoning aloud, not just your answer, since leads are evaluated on how they coach and explain.

Negotiate scope, not just compensation

When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about team size, which tools are standardized, and whether the role owns QA strategy or executes someone else's. These factors affect your growth and daily work far more than title alone.

Quality Assurance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most quality assurance leads?

The companies hiring the most quality assurance leads 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 regulated manufacturing sectors.

How many quality assurance lead jobs are remote?

About 42% of quality assurance lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability highest for roles focused on software and SaaS product testing. Positions in hardware, medical devices, or on-site manufacturing quality control tend to require in-person presence.

How do you become a quality assurance lead?

Start by building hands-on QA experience as a tester or QA analyst, then develop expertise in at least one automation framework and one test management platform. Take on informal mentorship or coordination within a QA team to demonstrate leadership readiness. Pursuing a certification such as ISTQB Advanced Level can strengthen your candidacy for lead roles, particularly at larger organizations with structured hiring criteria.

Can you get a quality assurance lead job with limited experience?

Yes, candidates with strong automation skills and demonstrated ownership of a testing process can move into lead roles without extensive years of experience. Focus on projects where you owned a test plan end-to-end, contributed to process improvements, or mentored even one junior tester. Smaller companies and startups are more likely to consider candidates who show initiative and technical depth over raw tenure.

What does the quality assurance lead interview process look like?

Most quality assurance lead interview processes run across multiple stages: an initial recruiter or hiring manager screen, a technical interview covering testing methodologies and tool proficiency, and a practical exercise such as reviewing a test plan or identifying defects in a provided spec. A final round typically includes a panel conversation about leadership style, cross-functional collaboration, and how you've handled quality issues under pressure.

Where can I find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs?

You can find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. There's no intermediary step, so your application goes straight to the employer.

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