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Qualitest

AI-powered software testing and quality engineering

Vice President of AI Center of Excellence

Full-Time
$180k - $220k
Expert
Santa Clara, CA, USA
In Person
AI & Machine LearningNatural Language Processing & LLMs

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 15 years of total technology experience, including at least 5 years in AI/ML and leadership roles.
  • A proven track record deploying enterprise-grade AI systems, especially generative AI and agentic AI.
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP, vector databases, and MLOps.
  • Strong understanding of AI governance, data strategy, and ethical AI frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Experience with industry-leading CRM systems, including Salesforce.
Responsibilities
  • Define and execute the enterprise-wide AI strategy in alignment with business objectives and innovation roadmaps.
  • Lead the development of agentic and generative AI systems, including autonomous agents and orchestration frameworks.
  • Establish and evolve the AI Center of Excellence operating model, governance, and engagement frameworks across industry sectors and geographies.
  • Oversee the design and deployment of AI solutions using AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud services.
  • Ensure scalable, secure, and compliant AI infrastructure integrated with existing cloud and data platforms.
  • Champion adoption of CoCo with multi-agent systems across delivery projects.
  • Guide the development and evolution of CoCo, the SDLC optimization platform, leveraging Agentic AI to streamline software development workflows.
  • Identify high-impact AI use cases across business units and lead pilot programs to validate and scale solutions.
  • Collaborate with automation, digital engineering, and data teams to build reusable AI components and data products.
  • Drive continuous improvement through experimentation, feedback loops, and performance optimization.
  • Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team of AI engineers, data scientists, and solution architects.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, ethical AI practices, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Develop internal training programs and partnerships with the learning team to increase AI literacy across the organization.
  • Act as the primary AI evangelist across the organization, engaging with clients’ C-suite, business leaders, and external partners.
  • Translate complex AI concepts into business value narratives for executive stakeholders.
  • Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and thought leadership platforms.

About the company

Qualitest provides software testing services powered by AI to help clients in healthcare, finance, and technology improve quality and speed up time to market. Its core product is Qualisense, an AI tool that enhances risk-based testing by prioritizing testing efforts, identifying high-risk areas, and optimizing test coverage. This allows Qualitest to automate and accelerate testing workflows, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency for large, diverse enterprises worldwide. The company differentiates itself from competitors through its focus on AI-driven testing and risk-based strategies, enabling faster release cycles and better customer experiences. Qualitest aims to help organizations deliver reliable software quickly and at lower overall risk by combining specialized testing services with advanced AI-enabled tooling, primarily under long-term service contracts and partnerships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$497M

Headquarters

Fairfield, Connecticut

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • June 28, 2026 Israel hiring plans add 100 testers, SAP, cloud, and automation roles.
  • August 19, 2026 Tricentis partnership expands enterprise testing sales and joint delivery.
  • 2025 leadership hires Andrew Duncan, Oscar Perez, and Mike Shaklik strengthen execution.

What critics are saying

  • Automation is eliminating QA jobs; Check Point cut QA, and Wix layoffs fuel competition.
  • Rebrand churn signals strategy drift, risking customer confusion during 2026 enterprise renewals.
  • If AI testing commoditizes, Qualitest becomes a staffing vendor squeezed by hyperscalers and in-house platforms.

What makes Qualitest unique

  • June 17, 2026 rebrand to QualityAI positions Qualitest as AI-first assurance, not generic QA.
  • August 3, 2026 National Robotarium partnership targets robotics validation across regulated industries.
  • 7,000 employees and 1,500 in Israel give Qualitest deep global delivery capacity.

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  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Calcalist Tech
Jun 28th, 2026
QualityAI to hire 100 employees in Israel despite AI-driven QA layoffs.

QualityAI to hire 100 employees in Israel despite AI-driven QA layoffs. The software testing company, previously known as QualiTest, is expanding its local workforce even as the industry moves toward automation. 17:41, 28.06.26 While a large portion of the high-tech layoffs in recent weeks comes from the software testing (QA) field, which is shifting toward automated execution using AI, there are companies that do not believe in this trend. Calcalist has learned that the veteran software testing company QualiTest is currently recruiting 100 employees for software testing positions, SAP testers, cloud testing specialists, and automation specialists. QualiTest, a veteran company that has been operating for almost 30 years, is managed by Shai Lieberman and recently changed its name to QualityAI. It employs about 7,000 employees worldwide, mainly in Eastern Europe, of whom 1,500 are in Israel. All of the new positions are in the Israeli branch. The company confirmed the news and noted that it even intends to specifically approach employees laid off from Wix, which recently cut around 1,000 jobs, in order to recruit them for the open positions. This is a surprising move in light of the fact that QA is one of the first fields undergoing automation and replacement by AI. For example, Israeli cyber giant Check Point recently disbanded its QA department; some employees were laid off, while others were reassigned to different roles within the company. In response, QualityAI says that as AI systems expand and become an integral part of business operations, organizations are discovering that the real challenge is not only adopting AI, but ensuring it can be trusted. For many organizations, AI adoption creates new needs for planning, monitoring, and verifying the performance of AI-based systems. According to QualityAI, the move is also intended to address "AI washing", layoffs that are not necessarily driven by AI adoption, but are instead aimed at improving workforce efficiency or reducing excess headcount accumulated during the boom period.

Qualitest Group
Aug 11th, 2025
Qualitest Named Among UK's Top 10 Automation Testing Companies by The London Post

Qualitest is pleased to share that QualiTest Group has been named as one of the top 10 automation testing companies in the UK by The London Post.

Qualitest Group
Aug 6th, 2025
Qualitest Appoints Mike Shaklik as Chief Revenue Officer

London, UK, 6th August 2025 - Qualitest is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Shaklik as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and member of the company's executive leadership team.

Qualitest Group
Jul 25th, 2025
Qualitest Named One of Israel's Top 100 Employers for the Fifth Year Running

QualiTest Group is pleased to announce that Qualitest has once again been named by TheMarker and CofaceBdi as one of Israel's Top 100 Companies to Work For in 2025.

Qualitest Group
Jul 7th, 2025
Oscar Perez Appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Qualitest

London, UK, 7th July 2025 - Qualitest is pleased to announce the appointment of Oscar Perez as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the company's executive leadership team.