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This leader builds an inclusive, high-performing environment grounded in collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead and develop Software QC and Test Engineering teams located in Santa Clara and Waldbronn, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing organization.\n\nSet team priorities, develop organizational capabilities, and allocate resources effectively to support business objectives.\n\nCoach and mentor engineers and technical leaders, supporting career development and building the skills needed to meet evolving business, quality, and regulatory requirements.\n\nPartner with software development, product management, and regulatory teams to define quality verification and validation strategies and integrate quality throughout the product lifecycle.\n\nOversee software testing, automation, risk management, and defect resolution to ensure products meet customer expectations, company standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.\n\nDrive adoption of modern quality engineering practices, including test automation, shift-left quality, and continuous improvement.\n\nEnsure project compliance with applicable QMS processes and regulatory requirements through effective verification, validation, traceability, and test evidence.\n\nChampion quality and customer focus by leading strategic initiatives that improve product quality, operational effectiveness, and team performance.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, plus directly relevant experience.\n\nTypically a minimum of 1+ years formally or informally leading people, projects, and/or programs.\n\nExperience leading software quality or software testingorganizations supporting both manual and automated testing.\n\nStrong knowledge of chromatography and mass spectrometry software ecosystems, including acquisition, instrument control, data processing, and workflow solutions.\n\nKnowledge of regulated software development standards(ISO9001, FDA 21CFR Part 11, ALCOA+ data integrity principles)applicable to Agilent's laboratory software products.\n\nExperience with modern software methodologies and engineering practices, including Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, Secure SDLC, continuous and risk-based testing.\n\nStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, regulatory, and business functions.\n\nExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience managing third-party suppliers or outsourced development and testing partners.\n\nExperience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead organizational change, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver results in a fast-paced global environment.\n\nUnderstanding of customer workflows in analytical laboratories and the quality, reliability, performance, and compliance requirements associated with LC and LC/MS acquisition software.\n\nAdditional Details\nThis job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 15, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $153,216.00 - $239,400.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. 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