Careers at WEKA

WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the age of reasoning. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for agentic AI data infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that dramatically increase GPU utilization and make AI model training and inference, machine learning, and other compute-intensive workloads run faster, work more efficiently, and consume less energy.

WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised $375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and strategic investors. We help the world’s largest and most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of the Fortune 50, achieve discoveries, insights, and business outcomes faster and more sustainably. We’re passionate about solving our customers’ most complex data challenges to accelerate intelligent innovation and business value. If you share our passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

We are seeking an experienced VP, Verification to lead the Verification Group for Weka Engineering group. The ideal candidate will oversee the testing strategy, planning, and execution of new and existing features to ensure product quality and performance. This role involves managing a group of 50 employees, including group managers and team leaders, collaborating closely with product management and development teams, and ensuring that features are tested thoroughly and efficiently throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the methodology to test a scalable, high-performance data platform
• Develop complex validation tools in the storage domain: Traffic generation, fault injection and running random loads in scale
• Lead a large team: Manage and mentor group manager and team leaders of automation engineers responsible for feature progression testing across Weka products.
• Test Strategy Development: Define and implement test strategies, methodologies, and best practices for feature progression testing on storage systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product management, development, and DevOps teams to ensure test coverage and align QA efforts with product roadmaps and release cycles.
• Automation Strategy: Drive the adoption of automation in testing processes, identifying areas for automation and working with the team to implement frameworks.
• Reporting and Metrics: Track and report on progress, coverage, defect rates, and other quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify potential quality risks and implement proactive measures to mitigate issues during testing.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote continuous process improvements to enhance testing efficiency, quality, and coverage.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in a leadership role, managing or leading QA groups /10+ years of experience in QA on various products .
• Technical Skills:
  Strong knowledge of storage products (NAS, object storage, etc.) and related technologies.
  Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Python, etc.).
  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and version control (e.g., Git).
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex systems and define comprehensive validation strategies.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.

The WEKA Way

• We are Accountable: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility & ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.
• We are Brave: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation.
• We are Collaborative: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and communicate with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct positive conflict resolution. We are being transparent about our goals and results. And together, we’re unstoppable.
• We are Customer Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we win.

Concerned you don’t meet every qualification? Don’t let it stop you from applying!
Studies have shown that traditionally underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. WEKA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA.

WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.