Principal Software Test Engineer

LEICA INSTRUMENTS (SINGAPORE) PTE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Singapore is seeking a Principal Software Test Engineer to design and implement testing frameworks. The role requires 8-10 years of experience in software verification, focusing on automated testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science and proficiency in programming. This position offers a chance to collaborate with development teams, ensuring software quality and enhancing performance through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care programs

Paid time off

Competitive benefits packages

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional software verification experience.
• Strong expertise in automated testing and quality assurance practices.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable automated testing frameworks.
• Develop and maintain software acceptance tests and scripts.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

Automated testing expertise

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in a high-level programming language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AI-driven testing tools

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Shape the Future with Us!

At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build, healthier world.

Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

The Principal Software Test Engineer is responsible to establish policies and procedures, coordination, preparation, and implementation of software verification to improve software quality sustainably. Works independently and result oriented. Mentor mid-level and junior test engineers.

This position reports to the Manager, Software and is part of the Research & Development Medical located in Singapore and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and implement scalable automated testing frameworks, leveraging AI or advanced test automation tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in software testing.
• Develop and maintain software acceptance tests and scripts aligned with product requirements to ensure comprehensive validation.
• Manage test coverage to guarantee all functional and non-functional requirements are adequately tested and documented.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure Leica Microsystems products meet and exceed end-user expectations, including executing system and user acceptance tests.
• Participate in issue triaging and root cause analysis, providing actionable insights for resolution and contributing to continuous process improvement using DBS and agile methodologies.

The essential requirements of the job include

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, complemented by strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 8–10 years of professional software verification experience, with strong expertise in automated testing and quality assurance practices.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language and extensive knowledge of AI-driven or automated testing tools.
• Solid understanding of software development and testing methodologies, including Scrum, Agile, and waterfall practices.
• Ability to work effectively in distributed, cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders at multiple levels to drive quality outcomes.

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.