Senior Firmware Test Engineer / ingénieur principal de tests de micrologiciels

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Senior Firmware Test Engineer to join their Electrophysiology Franchise in Montreal. This role involves developing test strategies for embedded systems in medical devices to ensure high quality and reliability. With your expertise in firmware testing and problem-solving, you will contribute to vital medical innovations that improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

Access to latest tools and training

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in firmware testing.
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for firmware validation.
• Automate test processes to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Ensure compliance with Quality System Requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Python

C / C++

Git

JIRA

Job description

Additional Locations : Canada-QC-Montreal

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role

As a Senior Firmware Test Engineer at Boston Scientific, you will be an integral part of the Electrophysiology Franchise, helping to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability for embedded systems in medical devices. You will collaborate closely with firmware developers to design robust test strategies, automate testing processes, and validate firmware. Your expertise in embedded systems, test automation, and problem-solving will drive innovation and help deliver solutions that improve patient outcomes in a highly regulated environment.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for firmware validation
• Perform functional, regression, and performance testing on embedded systems
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues using bug tracking tools
• Collaborate with firmware developers to understand product requirements and design effective test strategies
• Automate test processes to improve efficiency and coverage
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices
• Ensure compliance with Quality System Requirements, demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and product quality

Required qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in firmware testing or a similar role
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C / C++ and scripting languages like Python
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in the medical devices industry
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART)
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with regulatory standards for medical devices (e.g., ISO 13485)
• Experience with version control and issue tracking tools (e.g., Git, JIRA)

Requisition ID : 599479

Minimum Salary : $79,700

Maximum Salary : $158,200

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com – will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE : BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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