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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for director software qa engineer in Seattle, WA is $55.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $63.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Software Qa Engineer vs Software Qa Engineer?

AspectDirector Software Qa EngineerSoftware Qa Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees QA teams, develops testing strategies, manages quality standardsPerforms testing, executes test cases, reports bugs
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or related, extensive QA experience, leadership skillsBachelor's in Computer Science or related, QA certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles in tech companies, managing teams and projectsHands-on testing in development or QA teams
Industry UsageCommon in larger organizations with dedicated QA departmentsWidespread across software development companies

The main difference is that the Director Software Qa Engineer focuses on leading QA teams and strategic planning, while the Software Qa Engineer is involved in executing testing tasks. Both roles require strong QA knowledge, but the director role emphasizes leadership and management.

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Infographic showing various Director Software Qa Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,906 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Director of Software QA

Teal Communications, Inc.

Kirkland, WA • On-site

$120 - $150/hr

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Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

About Teal

Teal Communications, Inc. ("Teal") is a high growth software company that offers a cloud-native "Network Orchestration Service" built to connect Physical AI & IoT devices to data networks globally. Teal has been recognized by Inc. 5000 and Deloitte's Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States (#1 in Seattle-Metro and #9 Software Company in the United States).

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time Director of Software QA. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience leading the development and maintenance of Java-based Test Automation for Web Applications. Telecommunications, Physical AI and/or Internet of Things (IoT) industry is a plus. This role will report to Teal’s VP of Engineering (VP of Product & Head of Engineering in the interim), working closely with our team based out of Europe and Seattle, WA. Our team is distributed in various time zones so off‑hour work may be required. Individuals who thrive at Teal exhibit the following success skills: Curious, Owner’s Mentality, Relentless, Collaborative, Growth Mindset, and Empathetic.

How You’ll Contribute
  • Lead and manage all QA functions in the product development lifecycle from gathering requirements to functional, system and regression testing.
  • Create and review test cases to maximize potential for automated test execution.
  • Plan a roadmap and report on the backlog of tasks required for the implementation of sufficient product test coverage.
  • Implement real world programmatic tests at varying scope (component integration, system integration, performance).
  • Effectively isolate and analyze defects providing detailed steps and conditions or defect reproduction.
  • Design and implement tools and frameworks to simplify test development, including simulators/mocks and data generators including integration into our CI platform.
  • Assess, evaluate, and lead the usage of new tools and testing methodologies.
  • Provide peer feedback in design and code reviews.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 7+ years’ experience as a Test Automation/QA Engineer with professional track record.
  • Hands‑on development experience in Java.
  • Good understanding of telecommunications, eSIM and the Internet of Things (IoT) industry.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Automation of APIs using SOAPUI/Rest Assured or other API automation frameworks.
  • Strong, hands‑on experience in web test automation using Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin BDD, Eclipse, IntelliJ, API testing with Rest Assured, Postman.
  • Experience with Agile software development process and DevOps.
  • Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS) and databases such as MongoDB and MySQL is a plus.
  • Ability to work with the Engineering team, resolve issues, coordinate on product design, and offer inputs on the testability of functional elements and product designs.
  • Work closely with the Engineering team to develop/execute test plans and cases, and deliver high quality products.
  • Review functional and technical documentation in order to identify requirements for the creation of test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude) is a plus.
  • Communication skills including ability to communicate with all levels within the firm.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Salary & Equity Package (DOE).
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off.
  • Maternity and paternity leave.
  • Ability to work remote.
  • Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Opportunity to work for a high-growth company in a hyper‑scale industry.
Location

The ideal candidate will be in the Greater Seattle Metro and available to work in person at Teal’s offices in Kirkland, WA at least 2 days per week.

Seniority Level

Minimum 7+ years experience.

Industry

Software, Physical AI, Networking, Telecommunications.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Functions

Software Development & Engineering.

Teal Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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