Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Software Quality Engineer jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, financial technology, and enterprise software development, with openings from entry-level QA analysts through senior quality architects. Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale anchor most of the hiring, where established employers such as Intel, Honeywell, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large engineering operations that depend on dedicated quality engineering teams. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona listings include test automation, embedded systems quality, and regulatory compliance testing for defense and medical device software. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid's proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our "Compromise Nothing™" approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what's possible and shape the future of mobility.
Sr. Software Quality Process & Systems Engineer
Mission
Drive software quality excellence through scalable quality processes, governance frameworks, and data-driven systems that improve development efficiency, strengthen release readiness, and enable predictable software quality across vehicle programs.
The Role
- Define and maintain software quality processes, governance frameworks, and operational standards across development and validation organizations.
- Drive improvement of defect management processes, including issue lifecycle management, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain quality dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and executive reporting to provide visibility into software maturity, program health, and release readiness.
- Lead enhancements to JIRA, QUAL, PDD, and related quality systems through workflow optimization, automation, and process standardization.
- Partner with Engineering, Validation, Program Management, Product Quality, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity teams to improve process compliance and execution.
- Support ASPICE initiatives, process audits, governance reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
- Drive PDD governance, deliverable tracking, quality reviews, and risk management across vehicle programs.
- Create quality procedures, standards, training materials, and best practices.
- Present quality metrics, risks, and improvement recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent adoption of software quality processes across engineering organizations.
- Improved traceability, accountability, and effectiveness of defect management.
- Clear visibility into software quality, program risks, and release readiness through KPI reporting.
- Reduced recurring quality issues through effective RCA and corrective-action processes.
- Improved process compliance, audit readiness, and software development predictability.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in software quality, software engineering, software validation, quality systems, process improvement, or related technical disciplines.
- 5+ years of experience driving quality governance, defect management, KPI reporting, and cross-functional quality initiatives.
- Proven track record of implementing scalable quality processes, governance frameworks, quality systems, and executive reporting mechanisms.
- Experience collaborating with Engineering, Validation, Program Management, Product Quality, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and Compliance organizations.
- Experience in automotive, autonomous driving, embedded software, or other regulated industries preferred.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), release management, validation methodologies, and quality systems.
- Experience with ASPICE, automotive quality processes, audits, and compliance programs.
- Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, defect tracking systems, KPI reporting, and workflow administration.
- Knowledge of root-cause analysis, corrective-action management, continuous improvement, and quality governance.
- Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity, Homologation, and regulatory compliance processes.
- Strong communication, stakeholder-management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Ability to influence teams through data-driven decision making and process governance.
Preferred
- 8+ years of experience in software quality, process excellence, quality systems, or governance leadership roles.
- Automotive software quality, validation, or systems engineering experience.
- Experience with process automation, workflow optimization, and quality analytics.
- Experience supporting multiple vehicle programs and large-scale cross-functional organizations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software quality, program quality, quality operations, technical program management, or engineering operations.
- Experience supporting executive reviews, release-readiness reviews, and quality governance boards.
- Experience in automotive, autonomous driving, embedded software, connected vehicle systems, or another complex product-development environment.
- Knowledge of Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, Homologation, and automotive quality processes.
- Experience with software quality metrics, data analytics, reporting automation, and business intelligence tools.
Work Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities across concurrent vehicle programs and software releases.
- Ability to support time-sensitive quality reviews, escalations, and release-readiness activities as business needs require.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed and cross-functional teams.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and business needs. In addition to base compensation, Lucid offers a comprehensive benefits package and may provide bonus opportunities, equity awards, and other incentive programs as applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lucid is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Accessibility
Lucid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please notify the Talent Acquisition team.
Candidate Data Privacy
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Lucid will collect and process your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the Lucid Candidate Privacy Notice. Applicants are encouraged to review the privacy notice available on Lucid's careers website for additional information regarding data collection, processing, and retention practices.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Lucid does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid employees or submit candidates through any channel without a valid written agreement in place. Lucid is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions.
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.
Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid's proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our "Compromise Nothing™" approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what's possible and shape the future of mobility.
Sr. Software Quality Process & Systems Engineer
Mission
Drive software quality excellence through scalable quality processes, governance frameworks, and data-driven systems that improve development efficiency, strengthen release readiness, and enable predictable software quality across vehicle programs.
The Role
- Define and maintain software quality processes, governance frameworks, and operational standards across development and validation organizations.
- Drive improvement of defect management processes, including issue lifecycle management, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain quality dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and executive reporting to provide visibility into software maturity, program health, and release readiness.
- Lead enhancements to JIRA, QUAL, PDD, and related quality systems through workflow optimization, automation, and process standardization.
- Partner with Engineering, Validation, Program Management, Product Quality, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity teams to improve process compliance and execution.
- Support ASPICE initiatives, process audits, governance reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
- Drive PDD governance, deliverable tracking, quality reviews, and risk management across vehicle programs.
- Create quality procedures, standards, training materials, and best practices.
- Present quality metrics, risks, and improvement recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent adoption of software quality processes across engineering organizations.
- Improved traceability, accountability, and effectiveness of defect management.
- Clear visibility into software quality, program risks, and release readiness through KPI reporting.
- Reduced recurring quality issues through effective RCA and corrective-action processes.
- Improved process compliance, audit readiness, and software development predictability.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in software quality, software engineering, software validation, quality systems, process improvement, or related technical disciplines.
- 5+ years of experience driving quality governance, defect management, KPI reporting, and cross-functional quality initiatives.
- Proven track record of implementing scalable quality processes, governance frameworks, quality systems, and executive reporting mechanisms.
- Experience collaborating with Engineering, Validation, Program Management, Product Quality, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and Compliance organizations.
- Experience in automotive, autonomous driving, embedded software, or other regulated industries preferred.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), release management, validation methodologies, and quality systems.
- Experience with ASPICE, automotive quality processes, audits, and compliance programs.
- Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, defect tracking systems, KPI reporting, and workflow administration.
- Knowledge of root-cause analysis, corrective-action management, continuous improvement, and quality governance.
- Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity, Homologation, and regulatory compliance processes.
- Strong communication, stakeholder-management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Ability to influence teams through data-driven decision making and process governance.
Preferred
- 8+ years of experience in software quality, process excellence, quality systems, or governance leadership roles.
- Automotive software quality, validation, or systems engineering experience.
- Experience with process automation, workflow optimization, and quality analytics.
- Experience supporting multiple vehicle programs and large-scale cross-functional organizations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software quality, program quality, quality operations, technical program management, or engineering operations.
- Experience supporting executive reviews, release-readiness reviews, and quality governance boards.
- Experience in automotive, autonomous driving, embedded software, connected vehicle systems, or another complex product-development environment.
- Knowledge of Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, Homologation, and automotive quality processes.
- Experience with software quality metrics, data analytics, reporting automation, and business intelligence tools.
Work Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities across concurrent vehicle programs and software releases.
- Ability to support time-sensitive quality reviews, escalations, and release-readiness activities as business needs require.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed and cross-functional teams.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and business needs. In addition to base compensation, Lucid offers a comprehensive benefits package and may provide bonus opportunities, equity awards, and other incentive programs as applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lucid is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Accessibility
Lucid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please notify the Talent Acquisition team.
Candidate Data Privacy
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Lucid will collect and process your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the Lucid Candidate Privacy Notice. Applicants are encouraged to review the privacy notice available on Lucid's careers website for additional information regarding data collection, processing, and retention practices.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Lucid does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid employees or submit candidates through any channel without a valid written agreement in place. Lucid is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions.
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.
Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Software Quality Engineer Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software quality engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium or pytest
- Proficiency with defect tracking and test management platforms such as Jira and TestRail
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development workflows and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Experience with API testing using tools such as Postman or REST-assured
- Knowledge of software quality standards relevant to Arizona industries such as DO-178C or IEC 62304
Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software quality engineer in Arizona?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, then building hands-on QA skills through internships or project work. Arizona does not issue a state license for software quality engineers, but industry certifications such as the ISTQB Certified Tester are widely recognized by Arizona employers in aerospace, defense, and fintech. Large Arizona engineering employers, particularly in the Phoenix metro, regularly recruit from Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and local bootcamp programs with QA tracks.
How much do software quality engineers make in Arizona?
Software quality engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $100,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,920 for the lowest 10% to over $143,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software quality engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring software quality engineers in Arizona right now include Raytheon, Lucid Motors, and 1947, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor fabs, and fintech firms means demand is consistent across both large enterprises and mid-size product companies in the greater Phoenix and Tucson corridors.
Which Arizona cities have the most software quality engineer jobs?
Tucson, Scottsdale, and Phoenix lead Arizona for software quality engineer openings. Phoenix drives the largest share through its dense cluster of technology companies, financial services headquarters, and defense contractors, while Tempe and Scottsdale attract product-focused software firms and fintech startups that rely heavily on quality engineering teams embedded in Agile development cycles.
Are there remote software quality engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 20% of software quality engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on writing test scripts, reviewing code, and managing defect cycles in shared digital tools. Positions tied to hardware validation or classified defense programs in Arizona are more likely to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software quality engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying to QA analyst or junior test engineer roles, which require less experience than senior quality engineer positions and appear consistently in Arizona job postings. Intel and Honeywell both run structured new-graduate engineering programs at their Arizona campuses that include quality-focused rotations. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as technical support, business analysis, or software development internships can transition effectively by completing an ISTQB Foundation certification and building a portfolio of automated test scripts through open-source contributions or personal projects.
Where can I find and apply to software quality engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to software quality engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across industries including aerospace, semiconductor, fintech, and enterprise software. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization below and apply directly without needing to create a profile first.
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