Principal QA Automation Engineer - Mobile Apps @ Gen Digital

Who Are We

We re not just a company; we re a global force, fiercely committed to ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can live their lives digitally safe. Our family of brands - Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner - unites the brightest minds, the sharpest tech, and the most diverse thinking to protect over 500 million people. We ve built an inclusive workplace where your well-being is a priority, because true success comes from balance and authenticity. If you re ready to push boundaries and be part of something bigger, join #TeamGen.

How We Work

We are a thriving, globally distributed team focused on building innovative mobile app solutions in security, utilities, and finance. Leveraging modern technologies, including AI-powered tools, we experiment, evaluate, and drive impactful change creating secure, high-performance products that scale across the globe.

Mission and Goals (About the Role)

We are seeking a Principal Software QA Engineer to lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of our quality assurance efforts across mobile platforms (iOS and Android). This role is pivotal in defining QA direction, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence in test automation, performance, and security validation across large-scale mobile applications.

Objectives (What You Will Do in This Role)

Strategy Leadership

• Lead QA vision across multiple projects, aligning quality goals with business objectives.
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to multiple QA teams, ensuring alignment and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop QA talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Technical Innovation Automation

• Design and scale advanced test automation frameworks for native mobile apps (Kotlin/Android and Swift/iOS).
• Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and methodologies to elevate testing practices.
• Contribute to performance and security testing strategies and guide the adoption of best practices.
• Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
• Ensure robust coverage for backend systems, databases, and APIs through automation and integration testing.

Process Optimization

• Continuously evaluate and refine QA processes, removing inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Set quality benchmarks, metrics, and reporting standards across teams to track and elevate quality outcomes.

Competencies (What You ll Need to Be Successful in This Role)

• 8+ years of experience in software QA, with expertise in large-scale mobile app testing.
• Proven track record in building and leading test automation architecture for complex mobile systems.
• Proficiency in tools like Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest, with hands-on coding in Kotlin and Swift.
• Solid experience in backend testing (databases, APIs), CI/CD systems, and DevOps workflows.
• Knowledge of performance and security testing methodologies and tools.
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align QA direction with product and business goals.

Nice to Have

• Experience in mobile app domains related to security, privacy, or data protection.
• Familiarity with secure app development, store compliance, and SDK integrations.
• Use of real-device cloud platforms like Firebase Test Lab or BrowserStack.

What We Can Offer

• Annual bonus scheme
• Unlimited PTO, flexible working hours
• The chance to join a major global tech company listed on the SP 500
• Opportunity to learn and work with the best in the Digital Security industry
• Cafeteria points provided by Benefit Plus (meal plan, pension insurance, travel, free time activities, multisport card, and more)
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Learning Development plan
• Sustainable home improvement bonus
• Mac/Windows laptop and more

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency .

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.