Lead manual and automated testing efforts across diverse projects
Provide technical guidance to QA engineers in test design, execution, and defect analysis
Perform root cause analysis and support bugfix validation
Triage defects and collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines
Perform exploratory, regression, usability, and acceptance testing
Execute performance and scalability tests to validate system reliability under load
Contribute to QA activities across product, plugin, and toolchain testing tracks
Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure test coverage and release readiness
Participate in planning, execution, and release phases of each project
Deliver accurate time and effort estimates for assigned QA tasks
Track and report quality metrics, coverage, and defect trends
Required Qualifications:
15+ years of experience in software quality engineering, including experience leading QA teams for enterprise software products
Ability to commute to the San Ramon office at least 3 days a wee k.
Experience defining and driving quality and automation strategy for complex software systems, including service-based or API-driven architectures
Experience driving organization-wide automation, testing, and release practices.
Strong understanding of modern test automation frameworks and CI/CD-driven quality practices, with prior hands-on experience
Experience testing applications that interact with backend services or APIs
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, support, and release operations
Strong experience working with engineering leadership to evolve development lifecycle and quality standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify systemic quality risks across different parts of the software stack
Requirements
Strong experience testing cross-platform mobile applications (iOS and Android, Windows or tablet environments a plus)
Experience working with systems composed of multiple components such as mobile applications, web applications, and backend services
Familiarity with microservices-based architectures or distributed systems
Experience supporting enterprise software where behavior may vary based on configuration, integration, or customer customization.
Familiarity with Salesforce-based applications or configurable enterprise platforms
Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams
Experience using AI-assisted development or testing tools to improve test design, automation development, or defect analysis
Experience validating AI-enabled product features, including testing non-deterministic system behavior and evaluating output quality
At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where every
Additional Information
Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.
Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow - all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.
Senior Director, Quality Assurance-ServiceMax
Hybrid-San Ramon, CA (3 days a week)
Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.
Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow - all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.
The QA Manager is a hands-on quality leader responsible for ensuring the reliability and release readiness of the Go Mobile application across iOS, Android, and Windows devices. This role focuses on both manual and automated testing, guiding how quality practices are applied throughout the mobile development lifecycle.
Working closely with QA engineers, mobile developers, backend teams, product management, and support organizations, the QA Manager ensures that testing approaches reflect real-world enterprise usage and release risks. The role participates from early planning and test strategy definition through validation and release readiness, ensuring quality is embedded throughout development and delivery.
Ptc · Usa-san Ramon, CA