Sr Software Test Engineer I
Senior software test engineer at a medical device company, defining and leading software validation testing for Tandem's insulin pump systems: building test plans, automation frameworks and CI-driven test coverage, diagnosing failures, and documenting results to IEC 62304 standards. Works with JavaScript, C, or C#.
- Compensation
- $119.3K–$145K / yr
- Location
- Orland, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Working knowledge of at least one embedded or cloud-based programming language, preferably JavaScript, C or C#
- Ability to read and follow procedures and flow diagrams
- Ability to effectively share information and ideas in written or verbal form
- Proficient at supporting effective interactions between team members and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to schedule and coordinate project priorities and resources
- Ability to work with and understand automated insulin delivery algorithms
- Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Capable of defining and developing test tools to verify features and increase automated test coverage
- Knowledgeable about CI systems and able to improve quality of builds
- Conversant with IEC 62304 standard
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years' experience with software test or quality assurance
- Experience as a test engineer with expertise in the system they support
Nice to have
- Experience as a lead tester participating in specification and clarification of software requirements
- Experience with creation, Design Change Assessments and participating in the software review board
- Experience in proof reading, following detailed work instructions, and projects requiring critical thinking
- Expert in the use of one or more test automation frameworks and an associated scripting language
Full description
GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.
STAY AWESOME:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Defines and leads test projects by defining schedules, reviewing test plans, tools and test automation frameworks. Knowledgeable about working with CI systems and a sound understanding of modular testing involving subsystems. Owns the team’s technical deliverables, leads and coordinates activities of employees and reviews detailed configuration and descriptions for passing and failing tests for product evaluation reports. Oversees documentation of test operations and reports results to software engineering. Has a strong understanding of software architecture in order to identify impacts of bug fixes across the entire software platform.Sr. Software Test Engineer I's at Tandem are also responsible for:
- Develops and assists with implementation of software validation test plans.
- Prepares and reviews software test plan reports including pass/fail product evaluations.
- Leads cross functional reviews of test plans across teams.
- Performs and documents software test audits in compliance with test plan procedures.
- Assists product development engineers in the diagnosis and replication of product failures.
- Works independently to identify solutions that confirm bug fixes.
- Navigates the product development process to efficiently bring products to market.
- Oversees and identifies actual or potential problems in test plans.
- Efficiently manages own time to complete work and associated paperwork by assigned completion dates.
- Records and compiles data for documentation of test procedures and prepares reports.
WHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK:
Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 2 days per week but may vary depending on business demands.