[Remote] AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IDR is seeking an AI-Native Quality Engineering Manager for a remote opportunity with a top client. The role leads a quality engineering organization through AI-assisted testing and modern automation practices while partnering with engineering and product teams to improve release confidence, quality metrics, and delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Automation Engineers, and Testers while maintaining a hands-on, player-coach approach
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing practices and help establish standards for effective, responsible AI usage in quality engineering
• Improve and scale automated testing frameworks across API, UI, integration, and end-to-end coverage
• Partner with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and Release Management to strengthen CI/CD quality gates, release readiness, and defect management
• Define and track quality metrics (automation reliability, defect trends, regression effectiveness, and release health) to guide continuous improvement

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in QA, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation with strong hands-on automation expertise
• 2+ years of people leadership experience, including experience managing larger QA organizations (ideally 15+ team members)
• Experience with modern test strategies across API, UI, integration, and end-to-end testing, including leading automation strategy and framework improvements
• Strong understanding of Agile, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices with proven stakeholder communication and mentorship capabilities
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, or Azure OpenAI) to improve testing outcomes and ability to coach teams on effective AI usage

Benefits

• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Company Overview

IDR, Inc. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://idr-inc.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

IDR, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.