Engineering Manager - Quality Assurance
TomTom · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- €120,000 / year
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Lead QA team and strategy.
- Own quality processes and best practices.
- Oversee test planning and automation.
- Solve complex quality challenges.
- Collaborate for timely, high-quality releases.
About the role
Engineering Manager Quality Assurance
TomTom is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for Quality Assurance to lead and mentor a QA engineering team of approximately 10 individuals. This role is responsible for managing performance, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will own the QA strategy and processes across multiple product teams, establishing standards and best practices to ensure the high quality and reliability of critical software products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a QA engineering team, managing performance and fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Own the QA strategy and processes across multiple product teams, establishing standards and best practices.
- Oversee test planning and automation, directing the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated testing frameworks.
- Solve complex quality challenges by implementing innovative testing solutions and driving ongoing process improvements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with development, product management, and other teams to integrate QA into the software development lifecycle.
- Monitor quality metrics and testing outcomes, providing clear visibility into product quality, risks, and improvements.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years in software quality assurance or test engineering.
- At least 2 years in a leadership role managing QA engineers.
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing processes, and industry best practices.
- Hands-on experience building and using automated testing frameworks and tools.
- Familiarity with non-functional testing (performance, security, etc.).
- Proven ability to tackle complex quality issues and drive process improvements.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Personal development budget, paid leave for learning, and access to e-learning resources.
- Enhanced parental leave and paid leave for caregiving and volunteering.
- Hybrid work flexibility (2 days in office, 3 days remote).
- Home office setup budget and monthly allowance.
- Opportunities to work from home country and abroad.
- Competitive holiday plan and extra day off for birthdays.
- Participation in annual events like Hackathon and DevDays.
- Inclusive global culture with over 80 nationalities.
- Global and local benefits.
About the Team:
The Navigation SDK team develops TomTom's Navigation Software Development Kit, integrating technologies and enabling customers to build navigation applications. This role is central to TomTom's navigation products, impacting millions of users.
About TomTom:
TomTom revolutionized navigation with its first portable device and is now engineering the first real-time map. Join a team of 3,300+ problem-solvers dedicated to creating the smartest map on the planet.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
TomTom is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not require candidates to meet 100% of the listed criteria.
Key skills/competency
- Quality Assurance
- Engineering Management
- Test Automation
- QA Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Performance Testing
- Security Testing
- Process Improvement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Engineering Manager
- Quality Assurance
- QA Lead
- Test Engineering Manager
- Software Quality
- Automation Testing
- Team Leadership
- Hybrid Work
- Navigation Technology
- TomTom Careers
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of QA experience and leadership skills, emphasizing your 2+ years managing QA engineers for Engineering Manager Quality Assurance roles.
- Showcase automation expertise: Detail your hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and non-functional testing in your application to stand out for this Engineering Manager Quality Assurance position.
- Demonstrate leadership: Prepare to discuss your experience in motivating teams and driving process improvements during interviews for the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance role at TomTom.
- Understand TomTom's mission: Research TomTom's role in navigation technology and their vision for the real-time map to align your application with their goals for the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance opening.
- Prepare for hybrid work: Familiarize yourself with TomTom's hybrid work model, as the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance role requires two days a week in the office.
Technical preparation
Review QA methodologies and best practices.,Practice test automation framework design.,Prepare for non-functional testing scenarios.,Study software development lifecycle integration.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved team quality.,How do you motivate a QA team?,Share an example of resolving quality issues.,How do you foster accountability in a team?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance at TomTom?
- The Engineering Manager Quality Assurance at TomTom will lead a QA team, own the QA strategy, oversee test planning and automation, solve complex quality issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases.
- What technical skills are essential for the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance role at TomTom?
- Essential technical skills include deep QA knowledge, expertise in QA methodologies and processes, hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, and familiarity with non-functional testing like performance and security testing.
- How does TomTom support professional development for its Engineering Manager Quality Assurance?
- TomTom offers a personal development budget, paid leave for learning, and paid access to e-learning resources like O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning to support the growth of its Engineering Manager Quality Assurance.
- What is the work arrangement for the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance position at TomTom?
- The Engineering Manager Quality Assurance role at TomTom offers a hybrid work arrangement, where employees use both the office and home. Employees are expected to come to the office two days a week, with the remaining three days flexible.
- How does TomTom approach diversity and inclusion in its hiring for Engineering Manager Quality Assurance roles?
- TomTom is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and celebrates differences. They encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not require candidates to meet 100% of the listed criteria for the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance position.
- What kind of team will the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance be leading at TomTom?
- The Engineering Manager Quality Assurance will lead a QA engineering team of approximately 10 individuals within the Navigation SDK team, contributing to critical navigation products like AmiGO.
- What is TomTom's company mission related to the Engineering Manager Quality Assurance role?
- TomTom's mission is to help people find their way in the world, engineering the first real-time map. The Engineering Manager Quality Assurance plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of the software that powers these navigation solutions.