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IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities. We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director of Quality Engineering to lead our Quality Engineering (QE) team in Pune. With over 60+ engineering professionals, this leader will be responsible for driving engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and AI-led transformation to accelerate product delivery and quality across our Platform and Curriculum portfolios. This is a mission-critical leadership role focused on building a world-class engineering hub in Pune. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, exceptional people leadership, and a passion for innovation.

Job Responsibility:

Provide on-the-ground leadership for all QE teams in Pune, ensuring strong engagement, alignment, and execution
Develop and execute a strategy to elevate engineering maturity, strengthen delivery discipline, and scale operational excellence
Serve as a key member of the global engineering leadership team, driving alignment across geographies and business units
Engage with cross-functional teams, including product managers and business leaders, to align technical efforts with company objectives
Lead adoption and integration of AI, autonomous testing solutions, and agentic workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and delivery velocity
Champion innovation in automation frameworks, intelligent observability, and predictive analytics across QE
Evaluate and drive implementation of advanced tooling and platforms to enhance productivity
Oversee roadmap delivery for Platform and Curriculum initiatives, ensuring commitments are met with speed, reliability, and quality
Establish strong governance, release management rigor, and continuous improvement practices
Partner closely with Product, Architecture, Engineering, and Program teams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery
Identify technical challenges, resolve bottlenecks, and mitigate risks affecting software delivery
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 60+ QE professionals, including managers and senior managers
Build leadership succession, strengthen technical depth, and foster a high-performance culture
Drive talent development, hiring strategy, and organizational growth for the Pune engineering hub
Implement standardized processes, quality metrics, automation strategies, and best practices across teams
Drive efficiency improvements and cost optimization without compromising quality

Requirements:

15+ years of experience in software quality engineering
At least 7+ years in leadership roles overseeing QA/QE or Platform Engineering
Proven experience managing large engineering teams across geographies, preferably 50+ team members
Demonstrated success leading AI/automation initiatives within engineering or quality organizations
Deep expertise in modern testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, and tooling
Strong understanding of SDLC, release governance, and large-scale program execution
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership presence
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment

Nice to have:

Experience in building or scaling engineering centers of excellence
Background in EdTech, SaaS, or large-scale platform development
Familiarity with agentic AI systems, LLM-driven testing, or autonomous solutions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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