Group Lead, QA Automation at WEKA

Tel Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

QA Leadership, Test Automation, Storage Products, CI/CD Pipelines, Analytical Skills, Communication, Team Management, Mentoring, Collaboration, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Test Strategy Development, Feature Testing, Metrics Reporting, Automation Frameworks, Product Management Collaboration

Industry

Software Development

Description

WEKA is transforming how organizations build, run, and scale AI and accelerated compute workflows with NeuralMesh™, our intelligent, adaptive mesh storage system. Unlike traditional data infrastructures, which become more fragile as compute environments grow and performance demands increase, NeuralMesh becomes faster, stronger, and more efficient as it scales, providing a flexible, adaptable foundation for enterprise and agentic AI innovation that maximizes GPU utilization, accelerates time to first token, and lowers the cost of innovation. WEKA is a growth-stage company backed by world-class venture capital investors and AI infrastructure industry leaders. Our technology, purpose-built for AI, has garnered over 140 patents and is trusted by more than 30% of Fortune 50 enterprises, as well as the world’s leading hyperscalers, neoclouds, and AI innovators. Our team is customer-obsessed and works accountably, boldly, and collaboratively to ensure their success. If we sound like your kind of people, join us! About The Position We are seeking an experienced Group Lead to lead the QA Automation Group for Weka Engineering group. The ideal candidate will oversee the testing strategy, planning, and execution of new and existing features to ensure product quality and performance. This role involves managing a group of about 20 employees, including team leaders, collaborating closely with product management and development teams, and ensuring that features are tested thoroughly and efficiently throughout the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the methodology to test a scalable, high-performance data platform Lead a large team: Manage and mentor team leaders and senior ICs engineers responsible for feature progression testing across Weka products. Test Strategy Development: Define and implement test strategies, methodologies, and best practices for feature progression testing on storage systems. Collaboration: Work closely with product management, development, and DevOps teams to ensure test coverage and align QA efforts with product roadmaps and release cycles. Automation Strategy: Drive the adoption of automation in testing processes, identifying areas for automation and working with the team to implement frameworks. Reporting and Metrics: Track and report on progress, coverage, defect rates, and other quality metrics to stakeholders. Risk Management: Identify potential quality risks and implement proactive measures to mitigate issues during testing. Continuous Improvement: Promote continuous process improvements to enhance testing efficiency, quality, and coverage. Requirements: Experience: 5+ years in a leadership role, managing or leading QA groups. 10+ years of experience in QA on various products . Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of storage products (NAS, object storage, etc.) and related technologies. Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Python, etc.). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and version control (e.g., Git). Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex systems and define comprehensive validation strategies. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Concerned you don’t meet every qualification? Don’t let it stop you from applying! Studies have shown that traditionally underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. WEKA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA. WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

The Group Lead will oversee the testing strategy, planning, and execution of new and existing features to ensure product quality and performance. This includes managing a team of about 20 employees and collaborating closely with product management and development teams.