Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer Co-Op Intern Full Time January-JuneEngineer

irhythmtech; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

iRhythm Technologies is seeking a Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer Co-op to join our San Francisco team, testing embedded software inside Class II cardiac monitoring devices and desktop applications.

You'll design and execute tests in C and C#/.NET, collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing, and document results to regulatory standards, while developing as a systems-level tester in a fast-paced medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in progress (Electrical/Computer engineering a plus).
• Experience with electronic test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes).
• Familiarity with software QA in medical devices or regulated environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently or with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual functional testing on embedded software (C) and desktop apps (C#/.NET).
• Define testing strategies with R&D and Manufacturing teams.
• Create verification tests and report results per regulatory standards.
• Review requirements for technical accuracy and testability.
• Analyze field failures to identify root causes.

Skills

C programming

C#/.NET

QA processes

Test equipment

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical/Computer engineering (in progress)

Job description

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what's possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role

Join a firmware quality team that tests embedded software inside Class II cardiac monitoring devices and the desktop applications that support them. You will learn how quality engineers examine requirements, design tests, document evidence, and investigate failures before software reaches patients and internal customers. We are looking for a systematic, detail-orientated, and proactive Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer - Co-op who has an interest in medical devices and in trying to break them! You would design and execute tests in support of our Class II cardiac monitoring devices and their supporting software infrastructure. In this role, you will act as an advocate for the quality of our software, both from the perspective of our patients and our internal customers, working primarily with firmware written in C and with C#/.NET windows desktop applications.

Assignment Details

This is a full-time, six-month Engineering Internship / Cooperative Education (Co-op) assignment for a current student. It offers internship-style learning, mentorship, and meaningful project work, but it is not a traditional summer internship. Candidates must be available for the full January through June 2027 assignment in San Francisco.

Responsibilities include

• Perform manual system-level, functional, and acceptance testing on embedded systems software (C) and supporting desktop software applications (C#/.NET).
• Collaborate with members of R&D and Manufacturing, among other teams, to define and implement testing strategies.
• Develop written verification test protocols, then subsequently document and report test results to both functional and customer requirements - in a manner consistent with regulatory and internal standards.
• Review requirements and design documentation to ensure technical accuracy as well as testability; act as a quality advocate throughout the development process.
• Analyze and test field failures to establish repeatability before working with the development team to address the root cause and verify the correction before release.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in progress (Electrical/Computer engineering is a plus)
• Experience with electronic test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc) and ability to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues on circuits/hardware.
• Exposure to QA principles and processes. Particularly familiarity with the software QA process in the medical device industry or other regulated environment (e.g., FAA, SEC, DoD, Title 21 CFR part 11), and the related verification, validation, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, finding creative solutions as well as enjoying investigative and troubleshooting processes.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams, potentially leading testing efforts for a given project.
• Effective written communication skills in presentation of methods and observations.
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Full-time | January through June 2027 | San Francisco, California | $35.00 per hour

Housing assistance or a housing stipend is not provided. Candidates are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing during the assignment.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Make iRhythm your path forward.

Location

San Francisco

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

$25.00 - $35.00

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at [e-mail]

About iRhythm Technologies

iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprieta