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AK Steel

Lead Quality Engineer

Burns Harbor, IN · On-site

$67K - $86K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for guiding and supporting daily quality activities, including inspection, testing, ensuring quality system compliance, reducing waste/non-conforming material ...

ST Engineering

Lead Quality Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$89K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the Lead Quality Engineer, you will have responsibility of all Bonding Quality functions for a specific program within Bonding operations. You will be responsible for ensuring all engineering and ...

Curtiss-Wright

Lead Quality Engineer

Tewksbury, MA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead Quality Engineer The Lead Quality Engineer based at our Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Tewksbury, MA site, will be responsible for leading customer facing Program Quality Engineering, Quality ...

Curtisswright

Lead Quality Engineer

Tewksbury, MA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead Quality Engineer The Lead Quality Engineer based at our Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Tewksbury, MA site, will be responsible for leading customer facing Program Quality Engineering, Quality ...

Hitachi, Ltd.

Lead Quality Engineer

South Boston, VA · On-site

As a Lead Quality Engineer , you will lead and drive process improvements that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across manufacturing operations. This is an ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Quality Engineer

Camden, AR · On-site

$61K - $78K/yr

Lead, Quality Engineer Job Code: 40612 Job Locatiton: Camden, AR Job Schedule: 4/10 First shift, Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to join ...

L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Quality Engineer

Camden, AR · On-site

$61K - $78K/yr

Lead, Quality Engineer Job Code: 39563 Job Locatiton: Camden, AR Job Schedule: 4/10, Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Quality Engineerto join ...

ClearlyAgile

Lead Quality Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Looking for a Lead Quality Engineer for a Platforms & Engineering team to own how to prove products are ready to ship across our web applications, HubSpot workflows, APIs, internal tools, and product ...

Kiewit Corporation

Lead Quality Engineer

Olathe, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program ...

Eaton

Lead Quality Engineer

Roxboro, NC · On-site

$97K - $143K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Lead Quality Engineer. This is a full time, on-site position based at our Roxboro,NC manufacturing facility. Relocation assistance is available to ...

Kiewit Corporation

Lead Quality Engineer

Olathe, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program ...

ClearlyAgile

Lead Quality Engineer

Tampa, FL · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Looking for a Lead Quality Engineer for a Platforms & Engineering team to own how to prove products are ready to ship across our web applications, HubSpot workflows, APIs, internal tools, and product ...

Kiewit Corporation

Lead Quality Engineer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program ...

L3Harris Technologies

Lead, Quality Engineer

Camden, AR · On-site

$61K - $78K/yr

Lead, Quality Engineer Job Code: 40612 Job Locatiton: Camden, AR Job Schedule: 4/10 First shift, Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to join ...

Hitachi

Lead Quality Engineer

South Boston, VA

As a Lead Quality Engineer , you will lead and drive process improvements that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across manufacturing operations. This is an ...

Ontic

Quality Lead Engineer

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for leading quality engineering activities that ensure product conformity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across aerospace programs. This ...

Kiewit Corporation

Lead Quality Engineer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead quality engineer in the United States is $28.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Lead Quality Engineers work closely with development, product management, and operations teams to ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. They participate in design and requirement reviews, help define test strategies, and coordinate testing efforts to catch potential issues early. Regular communication and alignment with stakeholders are essential, as Lead Quality Engineers often facilitate defect triage meetings and provide feedback to improve processes. This collaborative approach ensures that product releases meet both technical and business expectations.

What is a lead quality engineer?

Lead Quality Engineers are professionals responsible for overseeing and directing quality assurance processes within an organization. They lead teams of quality engineers, develop testing strategies, and ensure that products or services meet established quality standards. Their role often involves coordinating with other departments, analyzing defects or issues, and implementing improvements. Lead Quality Engineers also mentor junior staff and may be involved in developing quality documentation and compliance with industry regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a lead quality engineer?

To thrive as a Lead Quality Engineer, you need a strong background in quality assurance, software testing methodologies, and a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with test automation tools like Selenium, CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, and certifications like ISTQB are typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help you guide teams and collaborate effectively across departments. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality products, minimize defects, and support continuous improvement in engineering processes.
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Infographic showing various Lead Quality Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,575 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Lead Quality Engineer

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Overview
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer to join our Atlanta-based engineering organization. In this role, you will assume end-to-end responsibility for the functional quality of core business applications, spanning test strategy, automation, manual and exploratory testing, defect management, and quality reporting.
This position sits at the forefront of how our organization applies artificial intelligence to software quality. You will use AI tooling throughout the entire QA workflow, from requirements analysis through test authoring, coverage gap analysis, automation, execution, and reporting. We are looking for an engineer who treats AI as a core part of the craft rather than an occasional convenience, and who can establish those practices for others to follow.
This is a hands-on individual contributor role that does not require people management. However, as a lead, you will mentor fellow quality engineers, raising the technical capability of the team and helping colleagues build fluency in both modern test automation and AI-assisted engineering.
Responsibilities
  • End-to-End Functional Test Ownership
    • Assume full accountability for functional test coverage of assigned applications, including the user interface, service layers, and integration points.
    • Be hands-on across the full stack for assigned applications, including manual and exploratory testing, automation, and end-to-end integration testing.
    • Define and maintain the application's test strategy, determining what is tested, at which layer, and at what cadence.
    • Act as the quality authority for the application, providing evidence-based release readiness assessments to engineering and product leadership.
  • AI-Enabled Quality Workflow
    • Evaluate user stories, acceptance criteria, and design documentation to surface ambiguities, missing edge cases, and untestable requirements prior to development.
    • Generate candidate test cases and scenarios from requirements, then apply engineering judgment to refine, consolidate, and prioritize them.
    • Compare the implemented codebase against the existing test suite to identify uncovered paths, ineffective assertions, and divergence between specified and actual behavior.
    • Assess each test for automation suitability based on stability, execution frequency, maintenance cost, and exploratory value, and make defensible recommendations on automated versus manual execution.
    • Build and maintain Playwright automation, using AI tooling to accelerate authoring, refactoring, debugging, and long-term maintenance.
    • Operate automated suites within CI/CD pipelines and conduct manual and exploratory testing where automation is not the appropriate instrument.
    • Triage, reproduce, document, and drive defects to resolution, using AI-assisted analysis to shorten root-cause isolation.
    • Produce clear, decision-ready reporting on coverage, execution results, defect trends, and release risk.
  • Test Framework Development
    • Contribute substantively to the organization's existing QA automation framework, extending its capability, improving stability, and strengthening maintainability.
    • Design and implement a test automation framework from first principles when required, including architecture, page and component abstractions, fixtures, test data management, environment configuration, CI integration, and reporting.
    • Establish and enforce automation standards and design patterns that keep test suites fast, reliable, and readable.
  • Technical Leadership and Mentoring
    • Mentor quality engineers on test design, automation architecture, and the effective and responsible use of AI tooling.
    • Lead by example through code review, pairing, and hands-on guidance; identify skill gaps within the team and create opportunities for colleagues to close them.
    • Serve as a resource for the broader engineering organization on quality practices and AI-assisted testing methods.
    • Partner with software engineers, product managers, and DevOps to shift quality activities earlier in the delivery cycle.

Knowledge and Experience
  • 7+ years of professional experience in software quality engineering, including substantial hands-on test automation work.
  • Demonstrated depth with Playwright, extending beyond test authoring to suite architecture, flakiness mitigation, test data strategy, and execution at scale within CI.
  • Practical, applied experience using AI-assisted engineering tooling as part of a routine development or testing workflow - for example, AI coding agents, AI-assisted test authoring, or AI-supported code and requirements analysis.
  • Strong foundation in functional testing, including test design techniques, risk-based prioritization, boundary and negative testing, and structured exploratory testing.
  • Proven experience building a test automation framework from the ground up, with the ability to articulate the architectural decisions involved.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript, or comparable programming experience with the ability to become productive quickly.
  • Experience owning both automated and manual testing for an application, with sound judgment regarding the appropriate application of each.
  • Working knowledge of defect and test management tooling such as Jira, Xray, or equivalent.
  • Experience integrating automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Prior experience mentoring or leading other engineers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; test plans, defect reports, and quality summaries must stand on their own without narration.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with Claude Code or a comparable AI coding agent.
  • Experience creating AI agent skills and custom agents, and using Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, including building MCP servers when existing tooling is not sufficient
  • API test automation experience across REST or GraphQL, including contract testing.
  • Experience introducing AI tooling to a quality organization and establishing team-wide standards for its use.
  • Background in a regulated or high-reliability domain.

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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