About the role

What will you do at Modular?

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At Modular, we are looking for a Quality Technical Lead who will define and

drive the strategy for quality across our engineering organization. This is a

pivotal role shaping how Modular ensures product excellence as we build the

future of AI infrastructure.

You will partner closely with engineering and product teams, develop a cohesive

quality program, and guide the adoption of modern practices and tools. Your

focus will be on driving measurable improvements in product quality through

scalable, sustainable approaches.

LOCATION: This role will be based in our office in Los Altos, CA (Minimum 2

Days/week). Candidates based in the US or Canada are welcome to apply.

Relocation assistance will not be provided

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

* Design and develop Modular’s Quality Strategy, defining principles,

priorities, and metrics that enable continuous improvement.

* Implement and develop an end-to-end full stack quality system with cross-team

collaboration.

* Integrate with teams to collaborate in developing testing strategies.

* Proactively identify systemic risks to quality and coordinate initiatives to

address them.

* Monitor, analyze, and improve the effectiveness of Modular’s quality-related

processes (e.g., test nondeterminism, CI/CD performance, release readiness).

* Provide technical guidance and thought leadership in quality for Modular ML

products.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

* Experience ensuring quality in machine learning and numerical computing

systems, including hands-on familiarity with modern ML frameworks such as

PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar ecosystems, and an understanding of the

unique challenges in validating model correctness, performance, and

reproducibility.

* Proven experience defining and implementing quality systems at scale across

complex software and ML development lifecycles.

* Proven experience defining and implementing quality systems at scale.

* Devotion to quality and engineering excellence, with a track record of

driving measurable improvements in product quality.

* Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams,

including product, engineering, and leadership stakeholders.

* Experience identifying and managing quality strategies across large software

systems.

* Expertise with software delivery workflows and related tooling (e.g.,

build/test frameworks, static analysis, dependency management).

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to

articulate complex technical ideas and influence organizational change.

* Strongly identifies with our core company cultural values.

[https://www.modular.com/values]

WHAT MODULAR BRINGS TO THE TABLE:

* Amazing Team. We are a progressive and agile team with some of the industry’s

best engineering and product leaders.

* World-class Benefits. In order to attract the best, we need to offer the

best. Premier insurance plans, up to 5% 401k matching, flexible paid time

off, and more are available to you! Please note that specific benefit

packages may vary based on your location.

* Competitive Compensation. We offer very strong compensation packages,

including stock options. We want people to be focused on their best work and

believe in tailoring compensation plans to meet the needs of our workforce.

* Team Building Events. We organize regular team onsites and local meetups in

Los Altos, CA as well as different cities. Traveling 2-4 times a year is

expected for all roles.

Working at Modular will enable you to grow quickly as you work alongside

incredibly motivated and talented people who have high standards, possess a

growth mindset, and a purpose to truly change the world.

The estimated base salary range for this role to be performed in the US,

regardless of the state, is $234,000.00 - $319,000.00 USD.

The salary for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of permissible,

non-discriminatory job-related factors, which include but are not limited to

education, training, work experience, business needs, or market demands. This

range may be modified in the future. The total compensation for a candidate will

also include annual target bonus, equity, and benefits, with equity making up a

significant portion of your total compensation.

For candidates who fall outside of the listed requirements, we nevertheless

encourage you to apply as we may have openings that are lower/higher level than

the ones advertised.

Which skills does this role require?

Quality StrategyCollaborationMachine LearningNumerical ComputingQuality SystemsEngineering ExcellenceCross-Functional TeamsSoftware Delivery WorkflowsTesting StrategiesTechnical GuidanceCommunication SkillsRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementThought LeadershipCI/CDStatic AnalysisProduct ExcellenceScalable ApproachesMeasurable ImprovementsSystemic RisksQuality-Related ProcessesEnd-to-End TestingAgile TeamOnboardingTeam Building EventsRemote WorkFlexible WorkCompensation PackagesStock Options401k MatchingPyTorchTensorFlowAgile

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