DroneDeploy · 13 hours ago
Lead QA Engineer (USA)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $178K/yr
6+ years expDroneDeploy powers field teams with robotics and AI, providing a reality capture platform for various industries. The Lead QA Engineer will drive the quality practice across engineering teams, ensuring reliable digital twin solutions and influencing the effectiveness of over 70 engineers.
AgricultureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionDronesEnergyInternet of ThingsMapping ServicesRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Evolve and execute the quality strategy across multiple engineering teams, shaping QA’s role throughout the delivery lifecycle
Define and refine planning processes and quality gates to ensure requirements translate into robust, risk-based test coverage before code ships
Shape and advocate for modern testing approaches (exploratory, automation, monitoring), embedding quality thinking into development workflows
Own and operationalize quality metrics (e.g., ESC/MAU, bugs per week, regressions, change failure rate), using data to identify systemic patterns, hotspots, and guide quality investments
Analyze incidents, bugs, and post-mortems to uncover root causes and drive prevention strategies, not just symptom fixes
Create actionable reporting and dashboards that provide visibility to engineering leadership and inform organizational priorities
Mentor and coach QA engineers, setting high standards for their role and supporting their growth from reactive testers to strategic quality partners
Partner with engineering teams to modernize test automation, enable continuous delivery, and accelerate safe, confident releases
Champion the adoption of AI and automation tools to streamline QA processes, shape test plans, and analyze quality patterns
Qualification
Required
6+ years of QA engineering experience, including defining and evolving quality strategy across multiple engineering teams
Demonstrated experience designing and improving quality processes (e.g., bug handling, test planning, quality gates) and translating post-mortem learnings into prevention strategies
Proven track record of improving quality metrics and creating actionable reporting that drives quality investments
Experience analyzing incidents and bugs to identify systemic patterns, quality hotspots, and distinguishing root causes from symptoms
Deep understanding of testing approaches (exploratory, automation, monitoring) and when to apply them, with strong knowledge of modern frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, TestRigor, smoke testing strategies)
Experience coaching and developing QA engineers, setting standards for their role, and elevating QA from reactive testing to strategic quality partnership
Experience spreading successful QA practices across teams, building a unified quality culture, and partnering with engineering teams on test modernization
Understanding of continuous delivery practices and how quality processes enable faster, more confident shipping
Hands-on experience with both mobile and web testing is highly valued
Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., LLMs, automation platforms) to enhance QA processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Culture of Innovation & Collaboration – Thrive in an environment that values creativity and teamwork.
Drone Certification – Get certified and gain unique, hands-on skills with our full backing.
Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy autonomy with remote-first options and schedule flexibility.
Paid Family Leave – Take the time you need to support your family during life’s most important moments.
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Plans designed to support your well-being.
Career & Growth Development – Build new skills and unlock opportunities through continuous learning.
Flexible PTO – Take time off when you need it to recharge—we trust you to manage your time well.
Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn a bonus when they join our team.
Company
DroneDeploy
DroneDeploy unifies robotics and AI to deliver fast, confident reality capture operations for field teams .
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$157.55MKey Investors
Bessemer Venture PartnersEnergize CapitalScale Venture Partners
2025-09-08Series Unknown· $15M
2021-01-12Series E· $50M
2019-11-13Series D· $35M
Leadership Team
Michael Winn
CEO and Co-Founder
Nicholas Pilkington
CTO and Founder
Recent News
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