QA Lead / Manager jobs in Bucharest, Romania
QA Lead / Manager pay in Bucharest centres on RON 170k ($38k) at mid-level, from RON 140k to RON 210k. Bucharest has about 1.9 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 4 Romania cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Lead / Manager role based here.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Bucharest
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Bucharest today, so these are the nearest in Romania, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Bucharest
Gross annual pay in RON. Bucharest is 1.10× the Romania median (+10%), which is RON 160k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | RON 110k | RON 130k | RON 160k | $29k | |
| Mid-level | RON 140k | RON 170k | RON 210k | $38k | |
| Senior | RON 180k | RON 220k | RON 270k | $48k | |
| Lead | RON 230k | RON 280k | RON 340k | $60k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Bucharest.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Bucharest
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
Bucharest is on Europe/Bucharest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
QA Lead / Manager jobs in other Romania cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Iasi | RON 140k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Constanța | RON 140k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Cluj-Napoca | RON 150k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Bucharest
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Bucharest: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Bucharest?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Bucharest earns a median of RON 170k a year ($38k), with a p10 to p90 range of RON 140k to RON 210k. Junior pay starts near RON 130k, senior pay is RON 220k and leads reach RON 280k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Bucharest?
Yes: 1 open QA Lead / Manager role is based in Bucharest right now, 0 of them remote, and 1 in Romania. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Bucharest pay compare with the rest of Romania?
Bucharest ranks 1st of 4 Romania cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is RON 160k, so Bucharest is above it. Against the US it is 65% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Bucharest 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 Bucharest?
Bucharest is on Europe/Bucharest. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 50% of QA Lead / Manager roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Lead / Manager job in Bucharest 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 Bucharest starts at the higher of the city and national median.