Quadric · 3 months ago
Software Test Manager, AI Systems
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expQuadric is a young, rapidly growing company focused on creating innovative solutions for artificial intelligence products. They are seeking an experienced Software Test Manager to lead quality assurance efforts for their AI software stack, managing testing strategies and ensuring high standards of quality and safety across software components.
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Responsibilities
Define, implement, and lead the overall test strategy for the AI software stack, covering the entire end-to-end pipeline from compiler to hardware execution
Establish and drive a robust testing framework that includes unit testing, functional testing, component testing, and system-level testing
Oversee the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) quality gate processes
Manage and lead all testing activities required for FUSA/ISO 26262 certification, ensuring the functional safety of the delivered software components
Develop and maintain a system for traceability of the solution from requirements through architecture, design, and testing artifacts
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of quality assurance and test engineers
Effectively manage managed services and/or contractors to augment internal testing capacity and specialized needs
Serve as the primary liaison between the development, product, and safety teams regarding quality metrics and release readiness
Drive the effective use of JIRA/Github issues for all issue tracking and defect management
Implement and leverage AI tools and methodologies for testing purposes to enhance automation, coverage, and efficiency
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in a Software Test Management or Quality Assurance leadership role, specifically within an embedded, compiler, or AI/ML software domain
Deep expertise in developing and managing comprehensive test plans for complex software systems (e.g., compilers, operating systems, hardware interfaces)
Proven experience with rigorous industry quality standards, including leading testing efforts for FUSA/ISO 26262 or similar safety-critical standards
Expert-level knowledge and practical experience with JIRA/Github issues for managing the full lifecycle of issues, defects, and establishing requirements traceability
Demonstrated experience managing both internal teams and external resources (e.g., contractors, managed services)
Familiarity with the architecture of graph compilers, LLVM, or other toolchains relevant to AI/ML acceleration
Preferred
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
Direct experience with AI tools used for enhancing testing, such as machine learning for test case generation, anomaly detection in logs, or predictive defect modeling
Experience in the automotive or high-reliability embedded computing industry
Familiarity with various programming languages relevant to the stack (e.g., C++, Python)
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks
Stock Option Plan
Company
Quadric
Quadric develops semiconductor intellectual property and tools for on-device artificial intelligence computing.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$73.75MKey Investors
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2026-01-14Series C· $30M
2022-12-15Series B· $5.5M
2022-12-15Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Daniel Firu
Co-Founder & CPO
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