Test Engineering Manager

DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - ~ Marc Hamilton VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

We are currently seeking a Test Engineering Manager located on-site in Chatworth, CA.  

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will have a high level of technical knowledge and be experienced in managing complex projects from a diverse group of engineers. You will need to leverage practical means for influencing people without having direct authority. You will participate in the overall planning, execution, and success of a complex cross-functional and geographically dispersed team, work closely with management and actively participate in recruitment of candidates for technical positions. Lastly, you will need to know when to defer decisions to technical leads.

You will have an established background in managing reliable and complex software, excellent project management skills, great communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results.


Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of test engineers and technicians responsible for validating storage hardware and software solutions.
• Manage reviews and ensures there is accountability and that the management of projects and stakeholders are in place
• Accountable for setting goals and timelines to achieve those goals
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies to ensure the quality, performance, and scalability of the company’s storage products.
• Allocates and re-allocates resources to projects to ensure their success
• Manages inter-project dependencies
• Deep knowledge of current testing and verifying processes of product through the full test cycle
• Provide direct support to Production System Test Engineers and technicians in troubleshooting of non-conformance products on a daily basis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Product Management, and Operations to define testing requirements and priorities.
• Establish and maintain test automation frameworks and tools to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster their professional growth and technical skills development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize testing methodologies and enhance product quality.
• Track and report on key metrics related to test coverage, defect density, and release readiness.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in storage systems to inform testing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in test engineering with a focus on storage systems, including SAN, NAS, or cloud storage solutions.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Python, Selenium, Jenkins).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• 3+ years people management experience
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.
• Experience managing onshore and offshore resources
• Experience with large scale distributed systems
• Experience with Continuous Integration

 Pay range $120,000/ yr - $140,000/ yr

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: 

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. 

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable. 

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful. 

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.