Software Development Manager; Validation & Verification

About VIAVI

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Development Manager to lead our Verification and Validation (V&V) engineering team. This role ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of VIAVI's innovative Fiber optical production and lab testing product (FoPLT) developments, overseeing the entire V&V lifecycle and driving continuous improvement in our testing methodologies.

Location:

onsite in VIAVI’s office in Ottawa.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software V&V engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Define, implement, and optimize V&V strategies, test plans, and methodologies for complex software systems, ensuring comprehensive coverage and adherence to industry best practices.
• Oversee the design, development, and execution of automated test suites, test cases, and test environments.
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and quality assurance teams to integrate V&V activities throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Drive the investigation, reproduction, and resolution of software defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely fixes and quality releases.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for V&V activities, providing regular reports on project status, quality metrics, and team performance.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets for V&V initiatives, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Stay current with emerging V&V technologies, tools, and methodologies, driving their adoption where beneficial to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and quality assurance practices across the organization.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development or V&V engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various V&V methodologies, including agile and waterfall models.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies for complex software products.
• Expertise in test automation frameworks, tools, and best practices (e.g., Selenium, Robot Framework, JUnit, NUnit, pytest).
• Solid programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, Java, or C#.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide technical teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with optical networking equipment and photonic test instruments (e.g., OPM, OSW, VOA, SRC, OSA).
• Experience in the telecommunications or network test and measurement industry is a significant asset.

Pay range: 100,100 to 185,900. Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.