Software Test Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software & System Quality Assurance Manager to drive product quality, safety, cybersecurity, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance across Dyson's portfolio of connected products, including embedded systems, electronics, IoT devices, mobile applications, cloud platforms, and robotics.

You will provide independent quality oversight throughout the product development lifecycle, partnering with Engineering, Product Security, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to ensure products are delivered with the highest standards of quality, safety, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Software & Electronics Quality Assurance activities across the full product lifecycle.
• Establish and govern quality processes, release readiness criteria, and milestone quality gates.
• Review and approve key development deliverables including requirements, architecture, risk assessments, verification and validation evidence, test reports, and release packages.
• Drive Software Supplier Quality Management for JDMs, and external development partners, including process assessments, quality reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support product safety and risk management activities, ensuring quality and compliance requirements are integrated throughout development.
• Partner with Product Security teams to oversee secure development practices, vulnerability management, SAST/SCA assessments, SBOM governance, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Support compliance with global regulations and standards, including:
  • EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
  • EU RED Cybersecurity Requirements
  • UK PSTI
  • IEC 60335
  • IEC 60730
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 13485
  • ISO 14971
  • IEC 62304 (where applicable)
• Drive root cause investigations, quality improvement initiatives, and lessons learnt across software, electronics, and integrated systems.
• Support manufacturing readiness, product launches, and OTA software releases.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in Software Quality Assurance, Product Quality, Software Development, Electronics Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience with embedded systems, electronics, IoT products, connected devices, cloud platforms, and/or robotics.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, verification & validation, defect management, risk management, and release governance.
• Experience managing software suppliers, ODMs, JDMs, or outsourced development partners.
• Good understanding of electronics systems, sensors, control systems, wireless technologies, and system integration.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience in consumer electronics, home appliances, robotics, or connected product development.
• Knowledge of product cybersecurity, secure development lifecycle, vulnerability management, and SBOM governance.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance, certification, or audit activities.

Preferred Certifications & Training

• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ISTQB Advanced Test Certification
• Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) or equivalent
• ISO 9001/ ISO 13485 Internal Auditor
• ISO 14971 Risk Management
• IEC 62304 Software Lifecycle
• EU CRA / RED Cybersecurity Compliance
• CISSP or equivalent cybersecurity certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt

What You'll Bring

• Passion for building high-quality, safe, and secure products.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on engineering excellence and customer experience.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.