QA Director

About Cyngn

Based in Menlo Park, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous vehicle company. Whether at a warehouse floor, mine, or construction site, our self-driving technology can be deployed at a variety of commercial domains, across a variety of vehicle form-factors. To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join our team and move this field forward. If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you. Key reasons to join Cyngn:

We are Small and Big.

With under 100 employees, Cyngn is still a company that operates with the energy of a startup. On the other hand, we are publicly traded. Combined, our employees not only work in close-knit teams with close mentorship from company leaders, they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity. This gives our small team the opportunity to make a big impact in industries that other people aren’t touching — without taking on the risks associated with untested organizations.

We Build Today and Deploy Tomorrow.

Our employees aren’t just researchers but are creating reality. In other words, the autonomous vehicles we’re building are designed to go to real clients right away. We are driven by our passion for innovation and the ability to see the entire product and the real impact of our work out in the real world. At Cyngn, the distance between the theoretical and the actual is razor-thin.

We aren’t robots. We just build them.

Go read our glassdoor reviews and you’ll find that one of the best things about working here is the people. We are an inclusive, diverse team of top talent with exceptional synergy. We thrive on open collaboration and a trusting and creative work environment that is fueled by our passion for the industry. At Cyngn, everyone’s voice is valued and each of our unique perspectives is celebrated. It’s the people that allow our company to continue to grow bigger and better every day.

About this role:

We are actively seeking a seasoned QA Director with a minimum of 12 to 15 years of experience. This role is fundamental to our organization, aimed at an individual with a deep understanding of managing multi-disciplinary test teams and an unparalleled knack for establishing and maintaining robust test automation systems that scale in line with our rapid product releases.

• Provide direction for the testing of our autonomous robotics solutions.
• Oversee and manage multi-disciplinary test teams, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.
• Design and implement scalable test automation systems to support frequent releases.
• Lead the development and deployment of industry-standard best practices throughout the software development life cycle.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, product management, and software development.
• Monitor QA results, metrics, and status and report to senior management.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement advanced testing tools and frameworks.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Ensure proper hardware testing, where applicable.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.
• 12-15 years of professional experience in QA, with a proven track record in leadership roles.
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-disciplinary test teams.
• Extensive expertise in developing, deploying, and maintaining test automation systems.
• Test software development experience is essential.
• Proficiency in Python is a must.
• Proficient understanding of industry-standard best practices throughout software development and deployment cycles.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services, including associated testing methodologies.
• Data analytical skills to derive actionable insights from testing metrics and results.
• Outstanding reporting skills, with a proven track record of effectively communicating quality maturity, deployment readiness, and other vital metrics to leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Hardware test experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Certifications in QA methodologies or project management.
• Experience in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) environments.

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Remote or hybrid work opportunities
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees
• Allowance to purchase new headphones when you join!

Salary : $125,000 - $170,000