Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer based in United States. As a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you will help ensure the quality, reliability, and process rigor of complex safety-critical software systems. You will provide leadership across software development processes, quality governance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role combines hands-on process assurance with metrics, failure analysis, release governance, and collaboration across engineering teams. You will help strengthen development practices, improve first-pass yield, and reduce defect escapes through structured quality programs. Working in a matrix environment, you will influence teams and stakeholders while maintaining strong compliance with established standards and procedures. This opportunity is well suited to an experienced quality professional who enjoys improving both engineering processes and product outcomes.