QA Manager

About Drivemode:

Drivemode is a California-based division of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. We are a small, passionate team of software product innovators helping Honda Automotive be competitive in the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle market. We build application experiences for mobile devices. Are you passionate about creating next-generation delightful digital experiences for automotive? Maybe you have worked at some notable automotive companies in this capacity? Would you like to work on new products and product categories at Honda and help Honda invent the future of automotive? Then we would like to hear from you! 

  Why Drivemode:    Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the Automotive market.
About the Role:

You’ll be the manager responsible for the QA team, including processes, test planning, and test automation to ensure the quality of our mobile app meets the high standards Honda is setting with their new line of vehicles. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Stakeholders throughout the Honda organization. Your team will test mobile app interactions on both iOS and Android across APIs and through to automotive hardware. You will aid us in leveling up the QA team to ensure the highest quality interactions for Honda drivers.

We’re looking for someone who has a strong sense of ownership of product features and quality, is enthusiastic about trying new technologies, and does not hesitate to do whatever it takes to get things done, even if outside your usual responsibility area.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the quality assurance team and foster their professional growth

• Develop, implement, and manage quality assurance protocols and strategies to ensure quality meets international and internal standards

• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and tooling including resilient automated testing and simulated/mock dependencies

• Oversee the design, creation, and review process of test cases and ensure they are comprehensive and align with product specifications

• Collaborate closely with product development teams to understand and review product specifications and requirements, ensuring QA processes are aligned with objectives