Agilent Technologies

Software Test Manager – Automated Productivity Solutions (APS)

Remote Software Test Manager role with clear candidate location fit.

PostedJul 14, 2026

Eligible countries1 accepted country

Seniority signalLead

Work settingRemote

Accepted candidate locations

USA

Role overview

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Define and execute the APS quality and test strategy across hardware, software, and integrated workflow solutions.
Build and lead a global quality engineering organization aligned to APS growth priorities.
Drive quality culture, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive shift-left mindset.

Lead implementation of automated testing capabilities across software and workflow solutions.
Drive continuous integration and continuous test execution practices.
Improve test coverage, release velocity, defect containment, and predictability.
Support Agile development teams with embedded quality engineering practices.

Define validation approaches for multi-vendor automation environments.
Ensure products comply with automation readiness standards and interoperability requirements.
Validate integrations with partner instruments, robotics, software platforms, and orchestration layers.
Support ecosystem partnership programs through qualification and certification

Partner with Product Managers and Engineering leaders to establish release quality objectives and success criteria.
Provide executive visibility into product quality, risks, and release readiness.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for significant quality events.
Support strategic initiatives including automation readiness, orchestration capabilities, and autonomous workflow programs.

Ensure applicable software and automation products comply with relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards, such as CFR 21part 11
Drive validation documentation, audit readiness, and traceability practices.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory organizations on risk-based testing approaches.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or related discipline.
10+ years of experience in software testing, systems validation, automation engineering, or quality management.
3+ years of leadership experience.
Experience leading global cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and software development lifecycles.
Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD environments.
Demonstrated success driving quality improvements in complex product portfolios.

Experience with laboratory automation, robotics, liquid handling, analytical instrumentation, or scientific software.
Experience validating integrated hardware-software systems.
Experience with risk-based testing of software with high degrees of freedom or complex compatibility matrices.
Experience embedding AI technology in software testing.
Knowledge of cloud platforms, APIs, workflow orchestration, and SaaS applications.
Understanding of regulated environments and computerized system validation.
Familiarity with AI-enabled software products and autonomous workflow systems.

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