Entry Level Software Quality Assurance Lead Jobs
New grad software quality assurance lead jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work demonstrating test planning and defect tracking can matter more than a long resume. Most openings reflect a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Cybersecurity, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Knapp, Nokia, and Fortinet hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Job Family Definition:
Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.
Management Level Definition:
Contributions include applying intermediate level of subject matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and recommendations for appropriate action. Works independently within an established framework and with moderate supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compilers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
- Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
- Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
- Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
- Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Typically 2-4 years experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Experience in Software systems testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
- Experience using software systems design tools and programming languages (preferably Python).
- Experience in Software Automation, preferably with Python.
- Experience with multiple operating systems like Linux, Unix, Windows, etc.
- Experience in Network device management and deployment (routing, switching and firewall devices).
- Experience or understanding of IXIA, Spirant or similar network traffic generation/analysis tools.
- Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.
- Designing software systems running on multiple platform types.
- Software systems testing methodology, including execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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Entry Level Software Quality Assurance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level software quality assurance lead job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on testing experience, even from coursework, personal projects, or internships. Familiarity with bug-tracking tools, writing test cases, and basic automation frameworks gives applicants a clear edge. A portfolio showing real defects you found and documented, combined with any exposure to agile workflows, signals readiness for a junior software quality assurance lead role.
Which companies hire entry level software quality assurance leads?
Companies hiring entry level software quality assurance leads right now include Knapp, Nokia, and Fortinet, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The hiring mix tends to include technology companies, software development firms, and larger enterprises with dedicated quality engineering teams that onboard junior testers and develop them into lead roles over time.
Are there remote entry level software quality assurance lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and team structure. About 33% of entry level software quality assurance lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption of distributed QA teams. Candidates willing to work hybrid or on-site may find a larger selection of openings, particularly at companies that prefer in-person onboarding for junior hires.
Are these new grad software quality assurance lead jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior software quality assurance lead roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates with a testing portfolio in place of a long work history. Many entry level roles use "junior" or "associate" in the title to signal the same thing.
Which industries hire the most entry level software quality assurance leads?
Entry Level software quality assurance lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Cybersecurity, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they ship software continuously, maintain large QA pipelines, and regularly bring in junior testers to support experienced engineers and build internal quality assurance capacity over time.