Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

A growing medical technology company is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to lead the design, development, and execution of testing strategies for complex medical device systems. This role combines hands-on, system-level testing with ownership of automated testing frameworks to ensure product quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience driving verification and validation (V&V) activities while developing scalable automation solutions in a highly collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Execution

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for medical device systems.
• Perform functional, integration, system-level, and performance testing.
• Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Investigate defects, conduct root cause analysis, and partner with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Review product requirements and system architecture to ensure adequate test coverage and testability.
• Generate validation documentation, test reports, and traceability artifacts.

Test Automation & Framework Development

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and infrastructure.
• Create automated test scripts using Python, C/C++, or similar programming languages.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous validation.
• Improve testing efficiency, reliability, and coverage through automation initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement new testing tools and technologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with software, hardware, systems, and quality teams to establish testing strategies and quality objectives.
• Support system integration, product bring-up, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and field teams on failure analysis and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute technical leadership to testing best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, system validation, quality engineering, or medical device development.
• Strong understanding of system-level testing across software, hardware, and integrated systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, or similar programming languages.
• Knowledge of verification and validation methodologies and defect tracking systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment, debugging, and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device, healthcare technology, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD environments and automated testing pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
• Background in both hardware and software testing.
• Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000–$160,000 , plus bonuses. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and overall qualifications.