defect-management jobs in San Diego

Sr. Test Lead responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies for Plex MES implementations.…See more Will manage SIT, UAT, E2E, and regression testing across business and IT teams; coordinate defect triage and resolution; validate data conversions and system integrations; and provide go/no-go readiness assessments and executive reporting. Requires 8+ years in test planning/strategy/management, 3+ years leading Plex or equivalent MES testing, and hands-on experience with defect management tools.

Lead a software test and automation team responsible for aircraft software integration and release testing. Own test planning, coverage criteria, and defect disposition while driving end-to-end integration testing across SIL, HIL, VIL, and flight-representative environments.…See more Scale test automation infrastructure to increase coverage and reduce manual effort, identify capability gaps, and partner cross-functionally with autonomy, embedded software, controls, and flight-test teams. Requires 8+ years in software/systems/test engineering, 3+ years leading teams, and strong fundamentals in test planning, automation, and debugging across software, hardware, and system boundaries.

Lead verification and validation of cloud-connected medical device systems, designing and executing comprehensive test plans while developing automated test frameworks in Python. Test Microsoft Azure cloud applications, APIs, and infrastructure alongside embedded medical device software in regulated environments.…See more Mentor other test engineers, support CI/CD pipelines, and perform root cause analysis on defects. Requires 10+ years in software testing/QA, deep Azure and Python expertise, hands-on embedded medical device testing experience, and SDLC/V&V process knowledge.

A strategic QA leadership role responsible for defining and executing comprehensive QA strategy across manual and automated testing, with emphasis on AI-enabled Quality Engineering and modern CI/CD integration. The manager will drive adoption of AI-assisted test design, resilient automation patterns, and continuous quality monitoring while leading QA teams, establishing quality standards, and ensuring compliance in a regulated financial services environment.…See more Key responsibilities include building actionable quality metrics dashboards, embedding security testing into pipelines, managing defect lifecycle, and partnering with Engineering and DevOps to enforce release gates and SDLC adherence.

Develop and execute comprehensive automated test plans, test cases, and regression suites for genomics and bioinformatics software applications. Perform functional, integration, regression, and data-validation testing; validate application behavior against genomics concepts (sequencing data, variant calling, sample traceability); and collaborate with wet lab and dry lab teams to translate laboratory workflows into effective test scenarios.…See more Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, maintain test data, and partner with engineering and product teams on root-cause analysis and quality issue resolution. Requires 3+ years of QA/test automation experience, strong Python skills, hands-on knowledge of genomics fundamentals, and demonstrated experience testing LIMS platforms and life sciences software.

Lead a team of firmware validation and verification engineers responsible for testing safety-critical software components including bootloaders, device drivers, networking stacks, and real-time operating systems across Zoox's autonomous vehicle platform. Define V&V strategy, establish testing methodologies, and drive best practices in test design, automation, and defect management.…See more Coach engineers on complex validation activities while coordinating with firmware, release management, and vehicle engineering teams. Requires 8+ years of experience with 2+ years of team leadership, expertise in high-assurance software testing, and knowledge of automotive software architectures.

Lead day-to-day technical project delivery for Distribution Operations initiatives including outage management, solar/battery data integrations, forecasting, automation, and analytics. Transform technical requirements into delivery plans, sprint backlogs, and release milestones while coordinating work across data engineers, architects, cybersecurity teams, and vendors.…See more Manage project controls, scheduling, defect tracking, and comprehensive documentation across integrations, ETL/ELT pipelines, cloud analytics, and Power Platform solutions. Facilitate design reviews, support operational readiness, and ensure technical solutions meet engineering rigor and real-world operational needs.