Senior Engineer, Software Testing

Stryker; Freiburg im Breisgau; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer in Germany. You will plan test activities, design testing strategies, and maintain test infrastructure for both legacy and new software systems.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across product, architecture, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment. The role emphasizes rigorous testing, adherence to medical device software standards, and delivering robust applications for global users.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software testing experience.
• Knowledge of software testing methods and lifecycle.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards in medical software.

Responsibilities

• Plan schedules and manage test activities for features or projects.
• Define, design, implement and maintain testing strategies and equipment.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and review deliverables.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, DevOps, and testing teams.
• Ensure QA activities align with quality management systems.

Skills

Software testing

English proficiency

Python

Regulatory standards

Test strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation testing

Risk analysis

Process improvement

Education

B.S. in software engineering or computer science

Tools

Python

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Are you a highly experience Software Test Engineer? Do you have strong experience in both manual and automated testing? If so, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:

We need a highly motivated and skilled Senior Engineer in Software Test who is passionate about using modern software engineering and testing principles to deliver robust applications to our global users. The Senior Engineer will plan the schedule and manage test activities for features or projects as well as evaluate standards and special software. The Senior Engineer, Software Test may work with outsourced design partners, review and mentor less experienced engineers’ deliverables and have a holistic understanding of tests for modules, sub-systems, and the fully integrated system. This position will define, design, implement, and maintain engineering test equipment, test strategies, test software and specifications for sub-systems and complete software systems. This is a role responsible for carrying out various tasks to ensure our software test approaches are effectively and efficiently designed, implemented, and maintained for both legacy and new development.

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in software test methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Collaborate with team members across product, architecture, development, DevOps, and testing teams in designing testing approaches.
• Collaborate with product management teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to develop a comprehensive set of tests.
• Able to provide in-depth analysis to resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation Provide software test solutions for both functional and non-functional software quality.
• Drive test effort estimation, test planning and risk analysis activities for features or projects.
• Create manual/automation procedure and process documentation to enable end-users to successful operate system software.
• Design and develop test platforms for new and existing complex products from concept to implementation.
• Provide mentoring and trainings as needed Participate in the software technical design reviews to mentor less experienced engineers as well as reinforce best design practices.
• Optimize, improve & maintain best test process and practices Liaise between less experienced Engineers and Staff and above Engineers.
• Ensure all quality assurance and testing activities are conducted throughout the software life cycle and that the results are documented per the Quality Management System.

What you need:

• B.S. of Engineering in software engineering/computer science or related discipline with 3 or more years of software testing experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards applicable to medical device and software development life cycle: 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Demonstrated experience in software testing, both manual and automated testing.
• Demonstrated experience in the following: test strategy, test case development, software testing methods, software risk analysis across the complete system and software development practices.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams beyond own group (Process/Project Stakeholder).
• Demonstrated experience in identifying process gaps and implementing improvements in respected zones and correct/improve processes.
• Demonstrated experience in proposing solutions rather than problems.

Who we want:

• Dedicated achievers.
• People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• User-focused creators.
• Engineers who design with the user in mind, developing software that helps change patients' lives.
• Teammates.
• Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
• Analytical problem solvers.
• People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Goal-oriented developers.
• Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.

Germany Pay Ranges:

Berlin/Duisburg/Waghäusel/field-based 40Std: €63.000 - €104.900 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker's comprehensive benefits package.

Travel Percentage:

10%

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World's Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.