Senior Quality Assurance Manager - Hardware

At Hudl, we build great teams. We hire the best of the best to ensure you’re working with people you can constantly learn from. You’re trusted to get your work done your way while testing the limits of what’s possible and what’s next. We work hard to provide a culture where everyone feels supported, and our employees feel it—their votes helped us become one of Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces.  

We think of ourselves as the team behind the team, supporting the lifelong impact sports can have: the lessons in teamwork and dedication; the influence of inspiring coaches; and the opportunities to reach new heights. That’s why we help teams from all over the world see their game differently. Our products make it easier for coaches and athletes at any level to capture video, analyze data, share highlights and more.

Ready to join us?

Your Role

We’re looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Manager to lead the hardware quality team. You’ll ensure the quality of the end-to-end experience and capabilities of our Hudl Focus camera products; these devices are autonomous cameras that utilise edge AI to automatically track the action and upload to the cloud, offering our customers seamless access to real-time video and insights. 

You’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality hardware across the entire stack. Working closely with cross-functional squads, you’ll drive alignment on quality standards across the full product lifecycle, with your primary objectives include building scalable and adaptable quality systems,rectifying fundamental issues through data-driven analysis and fostering a culture centered on continuous enhancement and superior quality standards.

As the Senior Quality Assurance Manager, you will:

• Improve quality. You’ll define and implement comprehensive test strategies and develop adaptable quality systems that scale with product complexity.You’ll  use tools like FMEA and design reviews to proactively identify risks and prevent issues before they reach customers.
• Coach. You’ll be the point person for product quality. You’ll guide the team to enhance their skills,and influence across disciplines. Help teams establish best practices and level up their approach to both quality and reliability while supporting the growth of a high-performance quality culture.
• Automation strategy & execution. Automation is critical in complex firmware and hardware products. You will own and evolve the test automation strategy for firmware balancing speed, coverage, and maintainability. 

We're currently considering candidates who live within a commuting distance of our office in Den Bosch. With our flexible work policy, there aren't any current requirements for the number of days you come to the office.

Must-Haves

• A focus on quality. You understand quality in the big picture and strive to  improve quality and velocity. Use data, metrics, and user insights to identify and address quality issues early in development. Apply structured problem-solving, ensure corrective actions prevent recurrence and foster continuous improvements for an enhanced product experience.
• A collaborator. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional leaders to plan and deliver product enhancements. You’ll integrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation and ensure high product standards.
• Technical know-how. You have a solid foundation in hardware engineering and good familiarity with embedded software, alongside a proven track record of delivering high quality products. You’re a champion engineering best practices, ensure testability, and enable faster, more reliable delivery through intelligent automation and data-driven insights.
• A customer focus. You think critically about  user experience and ensure our testing approach adapts to match those workflows.
• Experience leading others. You have a track record of mentoring, connecting with and improving those around you.

Nice-to-Haves

• A working knowledge of U.S. sports. A general understanding of sports like basketball and American football. 
• Domain experience. You’ve worked in  sports technology, or have experience in cameras, athlete tracking technologies and the associated software.
  

Our Role

• Champion work-life harmony. We’ll give you the flexibility you need in your work life (e.g., flexible vacation time, company-wide holidays and timeout (meeting-free) days, remote work options and more) so you can enjoy your personal life too.
• Guarantee autonomy. We have an open, honest culture and we trust our people from day one. Your team will support you, but you’ll own your work and have the agency to try new ideas. 
• Encourage career growth. We’re lifelong learners who encourage professional development. We’ll give you tons of resources and opportunities to keep growing.
• Provide an environment to help you succeed. We've invested in our offices, designing incredible spaces with our employees in mind. But whether you’re at the office or working remotely, we’ll provide you the tech stack and hardware to do your best work.
• Support your mental and physical health. We care about our employees’ wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups and fitness partner Peerfit have you covered.

Compensation

Inclusion at Hudl 

Hudl is an equal opportunity employer. Through our actions, behaviors and attitude, we’ll create an environment where everyone, no matter their differences, feels like they belong. 

We offer resources to ensure our employees feel safe bringing their authentic selves to work, including employee resource groups and communities. But we recognize there’s ongoing work to be done, which is why we track our efforts and commitments in annual inclusion reports. 

We also know imposter syndrome is real and the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to hear from you.

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