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QA Manager - Mobile Applications

TP-Link Irvine, California, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: USD 200,000–220,000 per year

Posted Jan 6, 2026Apply by Feb 5, 2026

Role & seniority: QA Manager – Mobile Applications; senior/lead level with 8+ years QA experience (3+ years in mobile QA leadership)

Stack/tools: mobile app QA across device, cloud, and app layers; QA methodologies, lifecycle management, quality metrics; UI/UX quality assessment; Python scripting/test automation (preferred)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the mobile QA team; oversee test planning, execution, coverage evaluation, and report accuracy

  • Establish and improve scalable QA workflows, quality gates, traceability; align test strategies with product risk and UX expectations

  • Collaborate with R&D, Product, Device QA, and Cloud QA teams; provide data-driven quality insights, defect patterns, risk assessments; optimize resource allocation

Must-have skills

  • 8+ years software QA experience, 3+ years in mobile QA leadership; bilingual Mandarin Chinese and English

  • Strong evaluation skills for test scope, data credibility, and coverage

  • Deep understanding of QA methodologies, lifecycle, quality metrics; strong UI/UX evaluation; excellent communication and cross-team collaboration

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with smart home ecosystems or networking products

  • Familiarity with computer networking concepts/protocols

  • Python scripting or test automation; security or privacy testing

Location & work type: On-site, full-time; 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618; Monday–Friday work schedule

Full Description

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint. We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced QA Manager - Mobile Applications to lead TP-Link's mobile app QA team. This role oversees testing across device, cloud, and app layers to ensure TP-Link users experience seamless, high-quality performance across all mobile applications.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mobile QA engineers Oversee test planning, execution, coverage evaluation, and report accuracy Establish and improve scalable QA workflows, quality gates, and traceability Evaluate test strategies and ensure alignment with product risk and UX expectations Identify QA process gaps, root causes, and implement corrective actions Collaborate with R&D, Product, Device QA, and Cloud QA teams globally Provide data-driven quality insights, defect patterns, and risk assessments

Optimize resource allocation: personnel, devices, environments, and schedules

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of software QA experience, including 3+ years in mobile QA leadership Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English (Required) Strong technical evaluation skills for test scope, data credibility, and coverage Deep understanding of QA methodologies, lifecycle management, and quality metrics Strong grasp of UI/UX quality principles and user experience evaluation Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-team collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with smart home ecosystems or networking products Familiarity with computer networking concepts and protocols Python scripting or test automation experience Experience in security or privacy testing

Other Details

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Location: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Benefits

Salary Range: $200,000 - $220,000

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents) Contributions to 401k funds 15 days accrued vacation 11 paid holidays Bi-annual pay increases Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership Quarterly team-building events Free lunch Friday

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

QA ManagementMobile ApplicationsTest PlanningTest ExecutionQuality AssuranceUI/UX PrinciplesLeadershipCollaborationTechnical EvaluationData AnalysisRisk AssessmentTest AutomationPython ScriptingNetworking ConceptsSecurity TestingPrivacy Testingmulti-location

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