[Hiring] Product Validation Lead @PaceMate

Role Description

PaceMate is looking for a Product Validation Lead to own the final step of our product lifecycle: turning a PRD and user stories into a validated, trustworthy release. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role with real authority: you hold formal go/no-go sign-off on every release.

• Own the release gate: deliver a documented go/no-go recommendation every 1-2 weeks.
• Plan and run UAT cycles from user stories — recruiting, coaching, and coordinating testers.
• Select, build, and maintain frontend end-to-end test automation for critical clinic workflows.
• Use PRD-to-test-case pipeline and AI tools to generate, review, prune, and prioritize test coverage.
• Define and own product performance standards — measuring every release and escalating regressions.
• Evaluate usability, accessibility, and workflow friction that functional testing doesn't catch.
• Review PRDs and acceptance criteria before development starts, flagging untestable or missing requirements.
• Partner with Engineering QA on a shared coverage map and joint defect triage.
• Maintain non-PHI test data and validation environments that reflect real manufacturer and device variety.
• Report release quality to the Chief Product Officer, including UAT pass rate and performance trends.
• Help shape playbooks, tooling standards, and the hiring profile for future Product Validation team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in QA, UAT, or product quality, with recent hands-on test automation experience.
• Experience writing and maintaining end-to-end tests in Playwright, Cypress, or a similar framework.
• Experience running UAT with non-technical or customer-facing testers.
• Practical frontend performance experience (Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, WebPageTest, or real-user monitoring).
• Current, hands-on use of AI tools for test generation, with a critical eye on their output.
• Ability to read a PRD and identify untestable or missing requirements before development starts.
• Strong written communication skills, with the judgment to hold a release gate under deadline pressure.

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare or regulated software, including familiarity with HIPAA, validation documentation, and audit readiness.
• Familiarity with clinical workflows, cardiac devices, or remote monitoring.
• Accessibility testing experience (WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Experience with Datadog, Grafana, or similar observability tools.

Work Environment

• Location: Fully remote. Candidates must reside and work exclusively within the contiguous United States.
• Home office: A dedicated, private workspace and a reliable, high-speed internet connection.
• Travel: Limited travel may be required based on business needs.

Target Compensation Range

$130,000 - $160,000, with bonus potential.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PaceMate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.