Director of Quality Engineering

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happiest minds technologiesNew York (NY)

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Overview: Happiest Minds, the Mindful IT Company, applies agile methodologies to enable digital transformation for enterprises and technology providers by delivering seamless customer experience, business efficiency and actionable insights. We leverage a spectrum of disruptive technologies such as: Big Data Analytics, AI & Cognitive Computing, Internet of Things, Cloud, Security, SDN-NFV, RPA, Blockchain, etc. Positioned as Born Digital. Born Agile, our capabilities spans across product engineering, digital business solutions, infrastructure management and security services. We deliver these services across industry sectors such as retail, consumer packaged goods, edutech, e-commerce, banking, insurance, hi-tech, engineering R&D, manufacturing, automotive and travel/transportation/hospitality. Headquartered in Bangalore, India; Happiest Minds has operations in USA, UK, The Netherlands, Australia and Middle East.

Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Quality Engineeringto lead our global QE organization for AdTech platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AdTech ecosystems, a strong grasp of AI-driven quality practices, and a proven track record of driving automation-first strategies. You will be responsible for defining the QE vision, leading a high-performing team of 100+ professionals, and ensuring world-class quality across our products and services.

Key Responsibilities: Define and execute the QE strategyaligned with organizational goals, with a focus on innovation, automation, and AI-enabled quality solutions. Lead the transformation of quality practicesto meet the unique demands of the AdTech ecosystem, including programmatic advertising, data pipelines, and real-time bidding systems. Drive quality governanceacross all product lines, ensuring measurable quality KPIs and continuous improvement. Lead, mentor, and grow a 100+ member global QE teamincluding managers, architects, automation engineers, and test analysts. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaborationacross geographies. Develop leadership succession plans and capability development programs .Architect and champion AI-powered testing approachesincluding predictive analytics for defect prevention, intelligent test case generation, and anomaly detection in large datasets. Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable automation frameworksfor web, mobile, API, OTT, and connected TV platforms. Partner with engineering and product teams to embed shift-leftandcontinuous testingpractices in the SDLC.Ensure robust performance, security, and data validation testingfor large-scale, low-latency AdTech platforms. Act as the primary QE liaisonwith executive leadership, product owners, and client partners. Provide strategic insightsand recommendations to improve product quality, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction. Required Skills & Experience25+ yearsin IT industry with progressive experience inQuality Engineering & Assurance .10+ yearsin senior QE leadership roles managing large, distributed teams (100+ people).Proven experience inAdTech(e.g., DSP, SSP, ad serving, attribution, programmatic systems).Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding ofAI/ML conceptsand practical application in testing & automation. Good understanding of cloud-based testing ecosystems ( AWS/Google Cloud Platform ).Deep understanding of QE 101s. Strong stakeholder management, budget ownership, and vendor governance experience. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.

Role Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting and Engineering

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