Principal Software Quality Assurance Developer - $104,000 - $143,000 A Year (Toronto)

Principal Software Quality Assurance Developer - $104,000 - $143,000 A Year (Toronto)

02 Aug
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Autodesk
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Toronto

02 Aug

Autodesk

Toronto

OverviewJob Requisition ID #26WD94824Position OverviewAutodesk is seeking a Principal Software Quality Assurance Developer to lead quality strategy and execution for the Fusion product within the Data and Process Management team. This role is responsible for driving quality culture, release readiness, and customer-centric outcomes across multiple Agile teams, operating at a project or program level. This is a hands-on principal role with solid influence across Product, Engineering, UX, and Support, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and predictable delivery.ResponsibilitiesQuality Strategy & Leadership: Own and drive project-level quality strategy, embedding quality throughout planning and deliveryQuality Strategy & Leadership: Establish Quality RACI and accountability across Scrum teamsQuality Strategy & Leadership: Act as the primary quality leader, influencing prioritization, risk mitigation, and delivery decisionsQuality Strategy & Leadership: Identify and manage quality risks using data, metrics, and engineering judgmentQuality Strategy & Leadership: Champion scalable QA best practices across teamsRelease Readiness & Metrics: Define and enforce release quality criteria and readiness standardsRelease Readiness & Metrics: Establish quality metrics, health indicators, and escalation thresholdsRelease Readiness & Metrics: Serve as the quality gatekeeper, representing customer impact and release confidenceRelease Readiness & Metrics: Communicate quality health and risks clearly to leadershipAgile & Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with Scrum teams to embed quality throughout the SDLCAgile & Cross-Team Collaboration: Drive consistent Definition of Done and strong acceptance criteria practicesAgile & Cross-Team Collaboration: Lead QA alignment across teams for multi-team initiativesAgile & Cross-Team Collaboration: Define and guide test strategies for complex, cross-functional deliveriesCustomer-Centric Quality: Ensure solutions meet real customer workflows and expectationsCustomer-Centric Quality: Partner with Support and Engineering on customer issue prioritization and resolutionCustomer-Centric Quality: Analyze customer issues and feedback to identify systemic quality gapsCustomer-Centric Quality: Act as a bridge between Engineering and customer-facing teamsEnd-to-End & Solution Quality: Ensure integration,



solution-level, and end-to-end testing for complex initiativesEnd-to-End & Solution Quality: Define and review E2E test strategies aligned with customer journeysEnd-to-End & Solution Quality: Coordinate cross-team test planning, execution, and reportingAutomation & Quality Enablement: Influence automation strategy and goals across teamsAutomation & Quality Enablement: Contribute to scalable end-to-end automation focused on critical workflowsAutomation & Quality Enablement: Promote effective use of modern automation tools and frameworksOrganizational Impact: Support organization-wide quality initiatives (bug bashes, insider programs, targeted testing)Organizational Impact: Provide strategic and hands-on support for high-impact quality objectivesMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience10+ years' experience in QA, Software Engineering, or related disciplinesProven ownership of quality outcomes across multiple Agile teams or at project/program levelStrong Agile/Scrum experience in large, cross-functional organizationsExpertise in defining quality standards, release criteria, and Definition of DoneHands-on experience with test strategy, planning, and acceptance criteriaStrong experience with integration, solution, and end-to-end testingExperience using quality metrics and data to drive decisionsStrong understanding of test automation practices (e.G., Cypress, Playwright)Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience operating at Principal or equivalent senior technical levelExperience influencing quality strategy beyond a single teamExperience with SaaS, cloud, or enterprise-scale platformsExposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.G., Jenkins,



TeamCity)Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platformsExperience mentoring or guiding QA engineers across teamsExperience working closely with Support/Customer Success teamsKnowledge of Autodesk Fusion, PLM, CAD, or design software is a plusAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!Salary transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $104,000 and $143,000. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Diversity & BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.Autodesk.Com/company/diversity-and-belongingAre you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).What Autodesk Has to OfferAutodesk makes the software and tools that help people imagine, design, and make a better world. If you 've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you 've experienced what millionsof Autodesk customers are doing with their software. Autodesk offers their employees benefits like:Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision/LifeWork - Life BalancePaid volunteer time off6 week paid sabbatical every 4 yearsEmployee Resource GroupsA "week of rest" at year 's endNote: The original closing sentence about applying externally has been retained for context where appropriate.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Principal Software Quality Assurance Developer - $104,000 - $143,000 A Year (Toronto)
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