DNA Sequencing Software Test Engineer (Onsite Lab)

Complete Genomics Incorporated; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Gym membership reimbursement

Employee discount program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

20 PTO days + 11 holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Complete Genomics Incorporated in San Jose seeks a Software Test Engineer to verify instrument control and data acquisition software for DNA sequencing platforms. You will design and run test plans, investigate defects, and collaborate with跨-disciplinary teams to ensure reliability and performance.

The role requires hands‑on testing with software, firmware and hardware, plus familiarity with Linux, scripting and defect tracking tools.

Formación

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in software testing, software quality engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience developing and executing test cases for complex software systems based on requirements and user workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills involving software, firmware and hardware interactions.
• Working knowledge of Linux, including command‑line operations and log analysis.
• Basic scripting experience using Python, Bash or similar languages for testing, diagnostics or data analysis.
• Experience with defect tracking and documentation tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to independently organize testing activities, investigate technical issues and communicate results.
• Willingness and ability to perform hands‑on instrument testing in a laboratory environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute software test plans, including functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
• Verify complete DNA sequencing workflows, including instrument initialization, run setup, execution, data acquisition, and completion.
• Test instrument responses to errors, interruptions, and recovery scenarios to ensure reliable software operation.
• Perform hands‑on testing of software, firmware, and hardware interactions using physical instruments and simulation tools.
• Review software requirements and designs to identify testing needs, acceptance criteria, and potential risks.
• Investigate and troubleshoot software defects using system logs, diagnostic tools, and controlled experiments.
• Document defects, test results and corrective actions with clear supporting evidence.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, hardware and systems engineers to identify root causes and verify issue resolution.
• Maintain test cases, test configurations, requirements traceability, and testing documentation.
• Develop and improve automated test scripts and tools to increase testing efficiency and coverage.
• Communicate test results, unresolved issues and technical risks to support software release decisions.

Conocimientos

Software testing

Troubleshooting

Linux knowledge

Scripting (Python,Bash)

Jira/Confluence usage

Test plan development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or related

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Python

Bash

Descripción del empleo

Complete Genomics Incorporated in San Jose seeks a Software Test Engineer to verify instrument control and data acquisition software for DNA sequencing platforms. You will design and run test plans, investigate defects, and collaborate with跨-disciplinary teams to ensure reliability and performance.

The role requires hands‑on testing with software, firmware and hardware, plus familiarity with Linux, scripting and defect tracking tools.