Software Test Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • Posted 11 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - long term

Skills

Python
C#
Manual testing
Python Scripting
Software Simulator Development
Squish
GUI Automation
WinAppDriver
Firmware Testing
C# Development
Software Simulator Design
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Automation Framework Development
Squish Automation
GUI Automation Testing
Firmware & Hardware Validation
Embedded Systems Testing
Robotics System Testing
Simulation-Based Testing
Test Case Design
Manual & Automated Testing
CI/CD Integration (Jenkins/GitHub)
JAMA Requirements Management
Jira Defect Tracking
FDA QSR Compliance
IEC 62304 Standards
Electromechanical System Validation
Verification & Validation (V&V)
System-Level Testing

Job Details

Role : Software Test Engineer

Location : San Jose, CA (On-site)

Exp : 5 to 9 Years

The Opportunity : Staff Software Test Engineer

Primary Focus:

Simulator Development (C#), Automation (Squish), & Firmware/Hardware Validation

In this pivotal role, you will own the enhancement and maintenance of our proprietary Software Simulator-the critical tool used to validate our robotic surgical hardware and firmware without needing the physical robot every time. You will spend the majority of your time coding in C# to expand the simulator's capabilities, while also using Squish and Python to drive automation.

If you are a C# developer at heart who loves developing a software simulation, this is your role.

What You Will Actually Be Doing Core Responsibility:

Lead the design, development, and enhancement of the CLIENTS System Simulator using C#.
You will build the virtual environment that mocks hardware behavior to test firmware and software logic.

Automation Strategy:

Develop and execute automated test scripts using Squish (GUI automation) and Python.

Hybrid Validation:

Perform a mix of automated and manual testing. You will manually execute complex test cases where automation isn't yet feasible, ensuring total system safety.

Hardware/Firmware Interface:

Validate the interaction between high-level software and low-level firmware/hardware components via the simulator.

Compliance & Process:

Draft verification protocols and manage requirements/defects using JAMA and Jira, ensuring strict adherence to FDA QSR and IEC 62304 standards.

CI/CD Integration:

Integrate simulator tests into the Continuous Integration pipeline (Jenkins/GitHub) to catch regressions early.

The "Must-Have" Skills (Non-Negotiables) C# Expertise:

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on development experience in C#.
You must be comfortable writing complex object-oriented code, not just editing scripts.

Python Experience:

Minimum 2+ years of scripting experience (used for glue code and automation support).

Automation Tools:

Proven experience with Squish (preferred), WinAppDriver, or similar GUI automation tools.

Flexibility:

Willingness to perform manual testing when necessary to ensure product quality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Medical Device Background: Solid understanding of FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and the V&V (Verification & Validation) process.

  • Experience testing Firmware or embedded systems via simulation.

  • Experience with JAMA for requirements management.

  • Background in Robotics or complex electromechanical systems.

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