Software Quality Lead

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Department: DevOps & Software Verification

Employment Type: Full-time

Software Quality Lead

Do you have a passion for quality, precision, and building robust software systems that help save lives? Are you driven by the challenge of working in a complex, regulated environment where your expertise truly matters?

Then this could be your defining opportunity. Join us as our new Software Quality Lead and help shape the future of medical device innovation—where your work contributes directly to patient safety and product excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Quality Lead to take ownership of the quality testing strategy for our medical device software. In this role, you will be part of the team in our office in Augsburg, Germany, while being an integral part of a broader team in Ballerup, Denmark and Penang, Malaysia. You will play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our quality testing framework and tool landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain thesoftware quality test strategyfor our product lines.

Own and manage thequality test process(Quality Testing) across the organization.

Coordinate and manage quality software testing activities to uphold high standards of software quality.

Define and maintain ourtest software tool stackandtest management tools.

Collaborate closely with verification teams, software developers, and regulatory affairs to ensure alignment and traceability.

Drive continuous improvement in test processes, automation, and documentation.

Ensure compliance with relevantmedical device standards(e.g., IEC 62304).

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members involved in quality testing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in software testing, with a preference for backgrounds in the medical device or regulated industries; however, this is not mandatory

Strong understanding oftest strategy development,test planning, andtool selection.

Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, Xray) and automation frameworks.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards for medical software.

Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.

Nice to Have

ISTQB certification (Advanced or Expert level).

Experience with Agile development environments.

Knowledge of risk-based testing and traceability in regulated environments.

About the team

In this role, you will join a team of 11 engineering professionals, with competencies spanning from DevOps to Test Automation.The team is characterized by a quality-driven and high-performing environment, where expectations are high, but so is the level of support and collaboration. Team members are located in both Ballerup, Denmark, and Penang, Malaysia

You will report to the Head of DevOps & Software Verification, David Andersen.

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international office with an informal working environment.

Our Global R&D team consists of more than 350 colleagues, located among our sites in Ballerup, Augsburg and Penang, with one common goal: to develop new products and processes that combine technologies in new and innovative ways, evidently improving patient care and saving lives.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.

When to apply

The team is expanding and would love to hear from you! If you are ready to apply for the position, please apply as soon as possible. Note that First interviews are planned for the end of August, but there's no need to wait — if this role sparks your interest, go ahead and apply today.

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.