Engineering Manager, QA

About Emergent

Emergent is building an AI-native platform that enables users to build software using AI. We operate in a fast-paced environment where product quality, customer experience, and release speed are critical.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager, QA, to lead our Quality Assurance function, strengthen testing practices, and ensure consistent product quality across teams. This role requires strong QA fundamentals, people leadership, excellent execution, and the ability to collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams.

The ideal candidate can build a high-performing QA team, establish effective testing processes, identify risks early, and ensure quality remains a shared responsibility across the organisation.

Responsibilities

Quality strategy and test planning

• Own the QA strategy and testing approach across product features and releases.
• Define test plans, test scenarios, coverage expectations, and release-readiness criteria based on product risks.
• Ensure functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and end-to-end testing are performed effectively.
• Identify quality risks early during requirement discussions and ensure appropriate test coverage before development i