Software teams are shipping faster than ever. But speed doesn’t always mean confidence. Across the teams we speak with, a pattern keeps emerging:

• Releases go out on time, but with uncertainty
• Test coverage looks complete, but gaps appear late
• Teams feel aligned, but issues surface in production

We’re speaking with QA, engineering, product, and delivery leaders

Why we’re doing this

We’re building the 2026 State of Software Quality & Release Confidence report to better understand how modern teams test, track, and release software. While there’s plenty of focus on speed and delivery, far less attention is given to Quality, testing, and release readiness.

We want to uncover:

• Where confidence breaks down
• Why defects still escape
• How visibility and alignment impact outcomes
• And how teams are evolving including the role of AI in testing

Why this matters

The gap between perceived quality and actual outcomes is one of the biggest challenges modern teams face. Teams are doing many of the right things:

• Writing tests
• Running sprints
• Shipping frequently

But still lack:

• End-to-end visibility
• Clear traceability
• Confidence at release time

This isn’t just a QA problem. It’s a team alignment and visibility problem.

And it’s one we want to understand properly.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

We’re inviting insights from people involved in building and shipping software:

• QA / Test Engineers & QA Leads
• Developers & Engineering Managers
• Product Managers
• Program & Project Managers

If you’re involved in testing, delivery, or release decisions, your perspective is valuable.

WHAT PARTICIPATION LOOKS LIKE

• 20–30 minute remote interview
• No preparation required
• Focused on your team’s real experience

WHAT YOU’LL GET

As a participant, you’ll receive:

• Early access to the full 2026 report
• Exclusive insights before public release
• A clearer view of how your team compares to others
• Recognition for your role in shaping better software quality outcomes

Whether you’re using AI or just exploring it, your input matters. Register to learn more.