QA/QC Manager

Palo Alto

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51-200 employees

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Strategic national security AI platform

Company Overview

Rhombus is on a mission to transform the nation’s defense and national security enterprises with Guardian, its Artificial Intelligence platform for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making at the speed of relevance. Rhombus analyzes, builds, and maintains organizations' data infrastructure and processing systems.

Locations

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

Docker

Jenkins

SQL

Python

Quality Assurance (QA)

CategoriesNew

QA & Testing

Requirements

At minimum Bachelor's degree in software design, engineering, or computer science. Masters
Proficient in Python programming
Enough C++ experience to provide guidance to junior engineers in code review
A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, and ability to apply proven software methodologies to testing and to driving reductions in technical debt
Experience with software engineering practices, software automation and testing systems (for example, Jenkins)
Past experience with cloud computing and containerization (Docker) is preferred
At minimum 3 years' experience in software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
At least 3 years experience in SQL and scripting
Prior managerial experience in software development and software quality assurance is highly preferred
Background or prior experience at a technology company, SaaS firm, defense contractor, or in the startup environment
Experience with Python, SQL, Stata, or R
Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment. Able to fit in well within a startup environment
Proven track record of continual improvements in QA process, optimizing resources to reach business project goals
Strong project-management and agile methodologies experience. Must be used to short iterations of development and testing and changing business requirements
Document test cases, and perform and document risk analysis. Record test progress and results
Code automated tests and create test plans
Develop standards and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness, and identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing
Within our software
Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes
Identify any potential problems that users might encounter, constantly iterate
Research and analyze product features being tested, research new tools, technologies, and testing processes, and review user interfaces for consistency and functionality

Rhombus is purposefully transforming the nation’s defense and national security enterprises with Guardian, its Artificial Intelligence platform for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making at the speed of relevance.

We are looking for people who are driven by a sense of purpose. In this role, you will serve to solve our customer’s uniquely complex problems. We expect you to be a systems-level thinker and a real doer. You will excel in this role if you are hungry to make a difference and are intellectually bold. And we sure hope that you smile when you hear our clients say, “If we can dream it, Rhombus can do it.”

Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team of technologists who are working hard every day to deliver game-changing solutions to transform national security.

Learn more about Rhombus and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our cutting edge AI Platform here

Job Title

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager

Job Description

Rhombus is seeking a QA/QC Manager who will design and execute manual and automated test plans and monitor the development process to ensure that the design and software adhere to company standards.

Software delays are costly, so it’s vital for releases to meet target dates and stay within budget. You’ll help us consistently meet deadlines by breaking up the development process into attainable testing goals and relaying any issues back to the development and product teams or leaders.

We’re seeking candidates who can make independent, deep technical contributions, while also working across multiple, fast-paced teams. Candidates need to have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, which encompass presenting to product managers, software engineers, project managers, and customers. Software engineering managers with deep experience and understanding of testing groups and processes should apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment. Able to fit in well within a startup environment.
Proven track record of continual improvements in QA process, optimizing resources to reach business project goals.
Strong project-management and agile methodologies experience. Must be used to short iterations of development and testing and changing business requirements.
Document test cases, and perform and document risk analysis. Record test progress and results.
Code automated tests and create test plans.
Develop standards and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness, and identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing.
within our software.
Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes.
Identify any potential problems that users might encounter, constantly iterate.
Research and analyze product features being tested, research new tools, technologies, and testing processes, and review user interfaces for consistency and functionality

Qualifications

At minimum Bachelor’s degree in software design, engineering, or computer science. Masters
Proficient in Python programming.
Enough C++ experience to provide guidance to junior engineers in code review.
A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, and ability to apply proven software methodologies to testing and to driving reductions in technical debt.
Experience with software engineering practices, software automation and testing systems (for example, Jenkins).
Past experience with cloud computing and containerization (Docker) is preferred.
At minimum 3 years’ experience in software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
At least 3 years experience in SQL and scripting
Prior managerial experience in software development and software quality assurance is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Background or prior experience at a technology company, SaaS firm, defense contractor, or in the startup environment
Experience with Python, SQL, Stata, or R
Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents
401k matching program
PTO and Holidays
Bonus and other incentive programs
Access to mental health program
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter

About Rhombus

Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto.  We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner.

Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley.

Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.