QA Lead / Manager jobs in Curitiba, Brazil
Mid-level QA Lead / Managers in Curitiba earn about R$240k gross a year ($46k), with most offers between R$190k and R$290k. Curitiba has about 1.9 million residents and is the 8th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Brazil has 2, and remote roles can be done from Curitiba.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Curitiba
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Curitiba today, so these are the nearest in Brazil, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Curitiba
Gross annual pay in BRL. Curitiba is 0.89× the Brazil median (-11%), which is R$270k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$150k | R$180k | R$220k | $35k | |
| Mid-level | R$190k | R$240k | R$290k | $46k | |
| Senior | R$250k | R$300k | R$370k | $58k | |
| Lead | R$310k | R$380k | R$460k | $73k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Curitiba.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Curitiba
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business.
- Define test strategy, release criteria and risk reporting
- Hire, coach and plan capacity for the QA team
- Negotiate scope and quality bars with product and engineering
- Run defect triage and release go/no-go
- Manage tooling budget and vendor QA partners
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Curitiba is on America/Sao Paulo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Brazil cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | R$300k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Rio de Janeiro | R$230k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Belo Horizonte | R$240k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Salvador | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Fortaleza | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Manaus | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Brasília | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Recife | R$250k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Curitiba
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Curitiba: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Curitiba?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Curitiba earns a median of R$240k a year ($46k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$190k to R$290k. Junior pay starts near R$180k, senior pay is R$300k and leads reach R$380k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Curitiba?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Curitiba today, but Brazil has 2 and QA Lead / Manager roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Curitiba pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Curitiba ranks 13th of 15 Brazil cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is R$270k, so Curitiba is below it. Against the US it is 58% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Curitiba ask for?
Sets test strategy, runs the QA team and reports quality risk to the business. Typical requirements: Test strategy, People management, Metrics and reporting, Stakeholder management, Vendor management. The tools named most often are Jira, TestRail, Xray.
Can a QA Lead / Manager work with US or European teams from Curitiba?
Curitiba is on America/Sao Paulo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Curitiba with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Curitiba starts at the higher of the city and national median.