QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Cluj-Napoca earns a median of RON 150k a year ($32k gross). Cluj-Napoca has about 287,000 residents and is the 4th largest of the 4 Romania cities we list. No QA Lead / Manager listing is based here today; Romania has 1, and remote roles can be done from Cluj-Napoca.
QA Lead / Manager roles near Cluj-Napoca
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca
Gross annual pay in RON. Cluj-Napoca is 0.93× the Romania median (-7%), which is RON 160k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | RON 93k | RON 110k | RON 140k | $25k | |
| Mid-level | RON 120k | RON 150k | RON 180k | $32k | |
| Senior | RON 150k | RON 190k | RON 230k | $41k | |
| Lead | RON 190k | RON 230k | RON 290k | $51k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Lead / Manager salary page for Cluj-Napoca.
What a QA Lead / Manager does in Cluj-Napoca
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
Cluj-Napoca 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | RON 170k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Iasi | RON 140k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
| Constanța | RON 140k | QA Lead / Manager jobs |
Other QA roles in Cluj-Napoca
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QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cluj-Napoca: FAQ
How much does a QA Lead / Manager earn in Cluj-Napoca?
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Cluj-Napoca earns a median of RON 150k a year ($32k), with a p10 to p90 range of RON 120k to RON 180k. Junior pay starts near RON 110k, senior pay is RON 190k and leads reach RON 230k.
Are there QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cluj-Napoca?
No QA Lead / Manager listing is based in Cluj-Napoca today, but Romania has 1 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 Cluj-Napoca pay compare with the rest of Romania?
Cluj-Napoca ranks 2nd of 4 Romania cities we track for QA Lead / Manager pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is RON 160k, so Cluj-Napoca is below it. Against the US it is 71% below the US median of $110k.
What skills do QA Lead / Manager jobs in Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca starts at the higher of the city and national median.