Head of Quality

Why join Polycam?

Polycam's mission is straightforward: Democratize 3D capture and make it universally useful. We want to empower creators, builders, and businesses with access to the most advanced 3D capture technologies, wrapped up in a thoughtful system that makes them effortless, easy-to-use and deeply helpful to their work. By allowing people to transform their real world into high-fidelity 3D models using their everyday devices, Polycam is bringing a whole new generation of builders into the world of 3D. We believe the future of 3D creation is more than a niche skill; it's a universal language.

Polycam is a company that’s aware of its place in the history of imaging and photography. Our central goal is to deliver incredible 3D imaging capabilities to as wide of an audience as we can and watch what their creativity and excitement can do. To do that, we’re focused on making 3D capture seamless, affordable, and collaborative. We believe that people will do incredible things when handed wonderful technology, and we strive to get Polycam into as many hands as possible.

If you’re passionate about creativity, innovation, and making a significant impact, Polycam is the place for you! 

What You'll Do: 

The Head of Quality will be responsible for defining and executing the quality strategy across Polycam’s suite of products (iOS, Android, Web, API, and backend services). You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to integrate quality practices into every stage of the development lifecycle, own the release management process, and champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the overall Quality vision, roadmap, and best practices across all product lines.
• Establish quality KPIs and metrics for product releases, bug rates, crash-free rates, and test coverage.
• Gain familiarity with Polycams testing workflow via hands-on ownership of test planning, execution, and automation across platforms
• Hire, mentor, and lead a growing team of QA engineers across manual and automated testing.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and innovative QA team culture.
• Identify, communicate, and manage risks related to product releases and feature launches.
• Lead initiatives for root cause analysis and continuous quality improvement.
• Build and evolve scalable QA processes, from manual regression to automated testing pipelines.
• Oversee test plans, test case design, test execution, defect reporting, and triage processes.
• Represent QA in product planning, sprint planning, design reviews, and incident reviews.
• Lead the effort to expand automated test coverage across platforms (mobile, web, backend APIs).
• Partner with Engineering teams to build efficient CI/CD pipelines integrated with automated testing.
• Oversee and improve the release readiness processes, including release criteria, sign-off processes, and post-release quality metrics.
• Participate in the management of Polycam’s Early Access Program, prioritizing bugs and feedback from a cohort of beta-test users

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with 3+ years in a QA leadership role, preferably in fast-paced, high-growth product companies.
• Deep experience testing mobile applications (iOS, Android) and web platforms.
• Strong technical understanding of test automation frameworks, CI/CD, backend testing, and mobile testing.
• Proven ability to build and scale QA teams and processes from early stage to maturity.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Design teams.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira and BrowserStack
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for Polycam’s mission and user base, with a commitment to delivering exceptional product experiences.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience working in 3D, AR/VR, or camera-based technology products.
• Experience with performance, load, and security testing practices.
• Background in agile environments, including Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Experience with additional tools such as Cypress, and mobile testing frameworks like Appium or XCUITest.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this role is $190,000 – $235,000. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary, therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

Our Commitment to You:

At Polycam, we're committed to the health and well-being of our team! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance to support your health and peace of mind. Maximize your benefits with both Health and Dependent Care FSAs for added tax savings. While we currently don’t offer a company match, we do provide a 401(k) plan through Guideline to help you plan for a secure and bright future.

We also offer a flexible PTO policy so you can maintain a healthy work-life balance, and one Monday each quarter, the whole company takes the day off to recharge. Enjoy flex-time working hours to fit your schedule and 12 weeks of parental leave to support you during life's important moments.

We’re invested in your growth—enjoy $1,500 annually to spend on certifications, courses, training, and more! Plus, we keep things engaging with in-person team-specific meetups, conferences, and biannual field trips to unique sites across the nation. Join us and thrive with Polycam!

Disclaimer:

This job description is just the starting point! It’s not an exhaustive list of every task, duty, or responsibility you'll handle. Things change, and so might your role. We’ll keep you on your toes with new challenges and opportunities.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Polycam, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Polycam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.