Senior Level Software Quality Assurance Lead Jobs
Senior level software quality assurance lead jobs place experienced professionals in charge of quality strategy, testing governance, and the cross-functional teams that execute release-readiness across complex product portfolios. Openings concentrate heavily in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 10% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Medpace, Fortinet, and Veracyte hiring at this level now.
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About OpenEye: OpenEye, the cloud video platform company, provides solutions for video security, business intelligence and loss prevention. For over 20 years, OpenEye has been committed to developing an easy-to-use, comprehensive video management system backed by Heroic Customer Service® and support. Our on-site and cloud-based products can be found protecting schools, hospitals, banks, retail stores, and other facilities around the world. OpenEye’s solutions are available globally through a trusted network of certified service providers. OpenEye is a subsidiary of Alarm.com.
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting software developers in testing software and hardware products as well as verifying customer use scenarios and requirements. Supports and adheres to the OpenEye Code of Ethics and Business Standards. At OpenEye, our Senior Software QA position will work out of our Liberty Lake, WA headquarters.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.
- Conducts Agile QA for bugs and stories completed by the development team
- Interfaces with support and product management to diagnose and report customer issues
- Participates in Agile sprint planning and execution
- Creates and executes test plans based on software acceptance criteria
- Works with members of a project team to identify and qualify customer use cases/environments
- Manages testing of major feature development including coordination with junior testers
- Evaluates software and firmware applications for feature deviations from existing test plans
- Recommends updates, fixes and improvements to existing test plans as needed to ensure accuracy
- Configures and monitors long term and integration tests
- Assists and mentors other Software QA Specialist I’s and II’s
- Works with QA management to ensure SQA best practices are upheld in day-to-day operations
- Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
Formal Education, Certification/Licensure, and Prior Experience: to perform this job successfully, an individual must have:
- High School Diploma or a General Education Degree
- A minimum of 8 – 10 years related experience and/or training
- Familiarity with web applications and web terminology
Working Knowledge of:
- Hardware and Software troubleshooting
- Windows, Linux & mobile operating systems
- SQL Query, VSCode, Postman knowledge
- Computer hardware component & networking terminology
- Internet and web applications
OpenEye Perks:
- The pay range for this opportunity is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Employees are eligible to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.
- Collaborative, fun, creative culture where idea sharing is encouraged.
- Casual dress
- Medical, dental, vision, & prescription benefits starting day 1! Generous medical plan subsidy and health savings account option with company contribution helps keep your costs low.
- Up to $5,000 annual company match for 401k
- Company paid short-term/long-term disability, AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation accrued per year (increases after year 3)
- Paid Sick/Wellness time is accrued at a rate of 1 hour every 35 hours worked, except where local laws are more generous.
- 9 Paid Holidays per year.
- Educational Assistance Program covering non-degree support, undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- Employee Equipment Program – Free Alarm.com system for your home!
- OpenEye values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.
OpenEye is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.
Notice To Third Party Agencies Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.
The base salary range of this opportunity is listed below and is determined within a range based on factors including qualifications, location and experience. This allows opportunity for growth and development within the role. The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package.
Base Salary Range: $25—$30 USD
About OpenEye: OpenEye, the cloud video platform company, provides solutions for video security, business intelligence and loss prevention. For over 20 years, OpenEye has been committed to developing an easy-to-use, comprehensive video management system backed by Heroic Customer Service® and support. Our on-site and cloud-based products can be found protecting schools, hospitals, banks, retail stores, and other facilities around the world. OpenEye’s solutions are available globally through a trusted network of certified service providers. OpenEye is a subsidiary of Alarm.com.
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting software developers in testing software and hardware products as well as verifying customer use scenarios and requirements. Supports and adheres to the OpenEye Code of Ethics and Business Standards. At OpenEye, our Senior Software QA position will work out of our Liberty Lake, WA headquarters.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.
- Conducts Agile QA for bugs and stories completed by the development team
- Interfaces with support and product management to diagnose and report customer issues
- Participates in Agile sprint planning and execution
- Creates and executes test plans based on software acceptance criteria
- Works with members of a project team to identify and qualify customer use cases/environments
- Manages testing of major feature development including coordination with junior testers
- Evaluates software and firmware applications for feature deviations from existing test plans
- Recommends updates, fixes and improvements to existing test plans as needed to ensure accuracy
- Configures and monitors long term and integration tests
- Assists and mentors other Software QA Specialist I’s and II’s
- Works with QA management to ensure SQA best practices are upheld in day-to-day operations
- Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
Formal Education, Certification/Licensure, and Prior Experience: to perform this job successfully, an individual must have:
- High School Diploma or a General Education Degree
- A minimum of 8 – 10 years related experience and/or training
- Familiarity with web applications and web terminology
Working Knowledge of:
- Hardware and Software troubleshooting
- Windows, Linux & mobile operating systems
- SQL Query, VSCode, Postman knowledge
- Computer hardware component & networking terminology
- Internet and web applications
OpenEye Perks:
- The pay range for this opportunity is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Employees are eligible to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.
- Collaborative, fun, creative culture where idea sharing is encouraged.
- Casual dress
- Medical, dental, vision, & prescription benefits starting day 1! Generous medical plan subsidy and health savings account option with company contribution helps keep your costs low.
- Up to $5,000 annual company match for 401k
- Company paid short-term/long-term disability, AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation accrued per year (increases after year 3)
- Paid Sick/Wellness time is accrued at a rate of 1 hour every 35 hours worked, except where local laws are more generous.
- 9 Paid Holidays per year.
- Educational Assistance Program covering non-degree support, undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- Employee Equipment Program – Free Alarm.com system for your home!
- OpenEye values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.
OpenEye is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.
Notice To Third Party Agencies Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.
The base salary range of this opportunity is listed below and is determined within a range based on factors including qualifications, location and experience. This allows opportunity for growth and development within the role. The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package.
Base Salary Range: $25—$30 USD
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Senior Level Software Quality Assurance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level software quality assurance lead job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end QA strategy, not just executed test plans someone else defined. Demonstrating experience building frameworks from scratch, mentoring junior engineers, and partnering with engineering and product leadership on release standards will separate you from mid-level applicants. A portfolio of measurable quality improvements, such as defect escape rate reductions or cycle time gains, makes a strong case.
Which companies hire senior level software quality assurance leads?
Companies hiring senior level software quality assurance leads right now include Medpace, Fortinet, and Veracyte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mid-size to enterprise organizations with mature engineering teams that need experienced professionals to own quality standards across multiple products or business units.
Are there remote senior level software quality assurance lead jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at this level. About 10% of senior level software quality assurance lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many companies trust senior QA professionals to lead distributed teams and coordinate across time zones without an on-site requirement.
What makes a software quality assurance lead role senior level?
A senior level software quality assurance lead is expected to set quality direction rather than follow it. That means owning the testing strategy for entire product lines, defining standards and tooling decisions, and mentoring mid-level and junior QA engineers. Senior roles also involve significant cross-functional influence, working directly with engineering leads, product managers, and sometimes executive stakeholders on release criteria and risk.
Which industries hire the most senior level software quality assurance leads?
Senior level software quality assurance lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand because they operate complex, high-stakes software products where quality failures carry significant regulatory, financial, or reputational consequences, creating strong need for experienced QA leadership.