Remote Test Manager Jobs
Remote Test Manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first software companies, distributed SaaS teams, and technology-driven enterprises in sectors like fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software. Employers hiring remotely right now include ICF, IPSY, and Astronics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We think self-discovery, self-expression, and confidence are beautiful. Agree? Then join us! Explore careers and learn more about our values, culture, and benefits across all our brands: IPSY Careers.
We're proud to be a remote-first company. Our fully remote team members have the chance to live and work where they want, because we believe work should fit into your life—not the other way around. We offer monthly virtual activities, company-wide offsites, professional development, and learning sessions, to help our team members stay connected, engaged, and impactful while working virtually.
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Beware job scams! IPSY recruiters only use @ipsy.com email addresses. We do not interview via text/message/Teams. We don't ask for software downloads (except Zoom) and we will never ask for sensitive information (like SSN/bank info). Suspect fraud? Report it to law enforcement and recruiting@ipsy.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior QA Manager to lead our Test Automation and Performance Testing teams. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive test automation
strategy, ensure performance testing excellence, and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to deliver high quality software. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical
background, strong leadership skills, and a passion for quality.
This position reports to a Senior Director of Engineering and can be fully remote from any of the 17 U.S. states where IPSY hires (see list of states above), but must be available to work core business hours aligned with Pacific Time (PT).
What You'll Be Doing:
- Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for test automation and performance testing.
- Establish, maintain, and scale test automation frameworks for functional, integration, regression, UAT and end-to-end testing.
- Build and enhance performance testing frameworks to ensure system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Lead and mentor a team of test automation and performance engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with Engineering , DevOps, and product teams to integrate quality engineering practices early in the development cycle.
- Implement and improve QA processes, including CI/CD pipeline integration , Code gating, test data management, and shiftleft testing strategies.
- Define and track key QA metrics to measure test effectiveness and drive improvements.
- Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and best practices to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
- Provide regular updates on quality metrics, test coverage, and defect trends to engineering leadership.
What We Are Looking For:
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a
related field. - Experience: 10+ years in software quality engineering, with at least 5+ years in a QA
leadership role.
Technical Expertise
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as webdriver,io BDD testing framework.
- Strong scripting and programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar languages.
- Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, k6, or LoadRunner.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, etc.)
- Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, and containerization technologies.
- Digital Experience with Subscription and ecommerce platforms
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven ability to lead and develop highperforming QA teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business teams.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and integrating QA in DevOps workflows
Bonus if You Have:
- Experience with AI/MLdriven test automation tools.
- Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools.
- Experience in largescale enterprise software testing.
- ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
Work Authorization:
Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S. without requiring current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary & bonus program
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Work from home flexibility
- Free IPSY Extra subscription
- Learning & development programs
EEO Statement: We celebrate diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us.
Please review our California Privacy Notice.
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Join us in inspiring everyone to express their unique beauty.
IPSY is the beauty industry's most powerful platform, uniting brands, creators, and hyper-engaged consumers with unprecedented access to each other through the ultimate beauty membership. Home to sample-size subscription IPSY Original, full-size subscription IPSY Extra, and quarterly, limited-edition collection IPSY Ultimate, we curate beauty for millions of members so they can play, explore, and express their unique beauty every day.
We think self-discovery, self-expression, and confidence are beautiful. Agree? Then join us! Explore careers and learn more about our values, culture, and benefits across all our brands: IPSY Careers.
We're proud to be a remote-first company. Our fully remote team members have the chance to live and work where they want, because we believe work should fit into your life—not the other way around. We offer monthly virtual activities, company-wide offsites, professional development, and learning sessions, to help our team members stay connected, engaged, and impactful while working virtually.
United States Remote: Remote positions which may be performed in any of the states where IPSY has established a Business presence: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Washington. California Privacy Notice
Beware job scams! IPSY recruiters only use @ipsy.com email addresses. We do not interview via text/message/Teams. We don't ask for software downloads (except Zoom) and we will never ask for sensitive information (like SSN/bank info). Suspect fraud? Report it to law enforcement and recruiting@ipsy.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior QA Manager to lead our Test Automation and Performance Testing teams. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive test automation
strategy, ensure performance testing excellence, and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to deliver high quality software. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical
background, strong leadership skills, and a passion for quality.
This position reports to a Senior Director of Engineering and can be fully remote from any of the 17 U.S. states where IPSY hires (see list of states above), but must be available to work core business hours aligned with Pacific Time (PT).
What You'll Be Doing:
- Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for test automation and performance testing.
- Establish, maintain, and scale test automation frameworks for functional, integration, regression, UAT and end-to-end testing.
- Build and enhance performance testing frameworks to ensure system scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Lead and mentor a team of test automation and performance engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with Engineering , DevOps, and product teams to integrate quality engineering practices early in the development cycle.
- Implement and improve QA processes, including CI/CD pipeline integration , Code gating, test data management, and shiftleft testing strategies.
- Define and track key QA metrics to measure test effectiveness and drive improvements.
- Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and best practices to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
- Provide regular updates on quality metrics, test coverage, and defect trends to engineering leadership.
What We Are Looking For:
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a
related field. - Experience: 10+ years in software quality engineering, with at least 5+ years in a QA
leadership role.
Technical Expertise
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as webdriver,io BDD testing framework.
- Strong scripting and programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar languages.
- Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, k6, or LoadRunner.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, etc.)
- Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, and containerization technologies.
- Digital Experience with Subscription and ecommerce platforms
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven ability to lead and develop highperforming QA teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business teams.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and integrating QA in DevOps workflows
Bonus if You Have:
- Experience with AI/MLdriven test automation tools.
- Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools.
- Experience in largescale enterprise software testing.
- ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
Work Authorization:
Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S. without requiring current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary & bonus program
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Work from home flexibility
- Free IPSY Extra subscription
- Learning & development programs
EEO Statement: We celebrate diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us.
Please review our California Privacy Notice.
#LI-SB
#LI-Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote test manager jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on software testing experience with at least two in a lead or management role
- Proficiency with test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr
- Experience designing and overseeing automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools
- Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies within cross-functional development teams
- ISTQB certification or equivalent recognized testing credential
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Test Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote test manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and seniority level and apply directly without sorting through location-filtered results.
Show async collaboration in your resume
Remote employers want proof you've managed QA cycles without in-person check-ins. Call out specific tools you've used for async handoffs, like Jira workflows, Confluence test documentation, or Slack-based defect triage, and name the team sizes you coordinated.
Demonstrate remote test tooling depth
Distributed teams screen for fluency in cloud-based QA platforms and CI/CD pipeline integration. Name the specific tools you've used, whether TestRail, Zephyr, or automated frameworks like Selenium or Cypress, and describe how you used them without on-site support.
Prepare for async technical screens
Many remote test manager interviews include a take-home test strategy exercise or a written defect prioritization scenario before any live call. Practice writing concise, structured test plans that communicate clearly to an engineering audience reading asynchronously.
Remote Test Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote test manager job?
Remote test managers are hired by distributed software teams that need someone who can own quality processes without in-person oversight. Employers screen for async communication skills, the ability to manage QA cycles across time zones, and demonstrated experience with tools like Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr. Candidates who can show a history of shipping reliable releases on distributed teams move to the top of the list.
Which companies hire remote test managers?
Companies hiring remote test managers right now include ICF, IPSY, and Astronics, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first SaaS companies and distributed product teams in fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software are among the most consistent sources of fully remote test manager openings.
Can you get a remote test manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level test manager roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one. Early-career candidates can target smaller remote-first startups that promote from QA analyst roles, build a portfolio of documented test plans and bug reports from freelance or open-source projects, and earn certifications like ISTQB to signal structured methodology knowledge before applying.
Do you need a degree for remote test manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated QA leadership, hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, and a history of reducing defect escape rates than a specific credential. A degree in computer science or a related field helps at larger companies, but a strong portfolio of shipped quality processes and relevant certifications can carry equal weight at remote-first firms.
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