Senior Manager, Test & Validation Engineering

About Carrier

The Senior Manager, Test & Validation Engineering leads 10+ US-based Scrum and Integration QA engineers.  The successful candidate will be responsible for: defining and executing tests strategy and process, overseeing verification and validation activities, accelerating the adoption of AI-enabled test automation, and delivering clear Testing KPI reporting to leadership. The role requires close collaboration with Product Management, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineering, DevOps, Program Management, Cybersecurity, and Global Engineering CoE teams.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing test engineering organization by implementing scalable testing processes, robust automation frameworks, meaningful quality metrics, and advanced laboratory infrastructure that support accelerated predictable delivery of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the test engineering organization including talent development & succession planning.

• Define and execute the overall test, verification, validation, interoperability and product quality strategy across hardware, firmware, software & building automation solutions.

• Drive successful execution of product development programs by ensuring quality, schedule adherence, risk management, and release readiness.

• Champion AI-assisted testing, test automation, CI/CD practices, and digital transformation initiatives to improve productivity and product quality.

• Collaborate with Product Management, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, DevOps, and global teams to ensure successful product delivery.

• Lead and support lab infrastructure investments and test environment capabilities supporting current and future product platforms.

• Ensure establishment of and compliance with engineering processes, cybersecurity expectations, industry standards, and product certification requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in product development, program management, verification & validation, quality engineering, or technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a technical field.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large technical teams.

• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and quality management systems.

• Strong leadership capabilities include strategic thinking, change leadership, talent development, cross-functional collaboration, customer focus, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC controls, embedded systems, software applications, cloud-connected products, and interoperability testing.
• Knowledge of industry standard communication protocols including BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, MQTT, Ethernet, and IP networking technologies.
• Knowledge of modern test automation technologies such as Playwright, Selenium, API automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted testing solutions.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity validation, secure product development practices, penetration testing concepts, and software composition analysis tools.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 20 October 2026

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Use of AI

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