QA Engineering Manager

Role Overview

Join Blockstream as a QA Engineering Manager to lead the QA function for Bitcoin and blockchain-based applications. You will ensure quality, stability, and security while partnering closely with development, product, and DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of QA engineers; foster a culture of quality and collaboration
• Define and oversee test strategies with coverage for:
  • Functional testing
  • Performance testing
  • Security testing
  • Regression testing
• Design and maintain automated testing frameworks for blockchain applications and APIs
• Establish best practices for QA processes and maintain them over time
• Manage bug tracking and reporting workflows
• Coordinate with DevOps to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor QA engineers and support cross-functional execution with developers and product managers

Requirements

• 5+ years in software quality assurance, including 2+ years in a leadership/management role
• Strong expertise in automation testing frameworks and QA methodologies
• Experience with API testing tools and scripting languages
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Deep understanding of Bitcoin and blockchain technology
• Knowledge of security testing methodologies, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in fintech, blockchain, or security-focused industries
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools