Manager, Test Automation

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alameda, CA
Salary
$130,700–$261,300 / yr
Posted
108 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $196k
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $143,675–$203,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $196k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that manufactures and markets a broad and diversified line of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Industry: Healthcare & Medical Devices

Abbott currently has 90 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $99,300–$198,700 across 89 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Test Automation

As Manager, Test Automation, you will lead a globally distributed team to design, implement, and scale automated testing capabilities across the engineering organization. You will manage quality engineers while developing automation frameworks for mobile applications, backend services, APIs, and data pipelines. Your daily work involves integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines, establishing coverage strategies, and managing test data and environments to ensure high-quality releases. The role requires expertise in tools such as PyTest, Playwright, Jest, and REST Assured, alongside experience with mobile automation for iOS and Android. You will solve complex technical challenges involving biosensor data pipelines, AI/ML services, and real-time analytics. Additionally, you will navigate regulated quality practices including HIPAA, GDPR, and medical device standards like IEC 62304 to ensure safety and reliability across the health platform.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop a globally distributed team of test automation and quality engineers.
  • Design and evolve automation frameworks for mobile applications, backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
  • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, actionable feedback.
  • Define the test automation strategy, coverage goals, and release readiness criteria across all platforms.
  • Manage test data, environments, and tooling required to support continuous releases.
  • Coach engineers through technical mentorship, code reviews, and best-practice guidance for test design.
  • Validate data integrity and reliability for biosensor and CGM ingestion systems using automated checks.
  • Ensure compliance and audit readiness by producing maintainable evidence from automated pipelines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in software quality, test automation, or software engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing engineers.
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks and infrastructure.
  • Experience with mobile automation for iOS and/or Android and testing consumer-facing applications at scale.
  • Experience with API and service-level testing, including contract and integration testing patterns.
  • Proficiency in scalable automation frameworks such as PyTest, Playwright, Jest, or REST Assured.
  • Knowledge of SDLC, QA methodologies, and compliance requirements like HIPAA, GDPR, and medical device standards.

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