Senior Software Quality Engineer

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in San Francisco to drive the ongoing implementation of a QMS in line with FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and IEC 62366-1. You will support DHF creation, risk management, and software validation across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will lead FMEA and hazards analyses, coordinate supplier collaboration, and participate in audits while fostering continuous improvement and a strong quality culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of quality engineering or medical device development experience.
• Experience with FDA/ISO regulations and working in regulated environments.
• Experience with software V&V; AI/ML is a plus.
• Experience with risk management and design controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing QMS implementation per US FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and IEC 62366-1.
• Support product development with DHFs including requirements, architecture, and V&V docs.
• Lead risk management activities such as FMEA and hazards analysis.
• Oversee computerized system validation for SW tools and systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers and support design transfer activities.
• Assist internal/external audits with documentation.
• Support root cause analysis, CAPAs, and data analysis.
• Promote continuous improvement and quality culture.

Skills

Quality engineering

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Software validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Written documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA tools

Design controls

Software V&V tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) in conformance with US FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and IEC 62366-1 and other relevant standards.
• Support the product development team in creation of design history files (DHFs) including product requirements, software architecture and design specifications, design verification and validation test protocols and reports, risk management file, cybersecurity documentation, traceability matrices, etc.
• Guide and lead risk management activities, including failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and hazards analysis, in alignment with ISO 14971.
• Guide and lead computerized system assurance and validation activities for SW tools and systems.
• Engage and collaborate with suppliers and support design, development and design transfer activities.
• Support and participate in internal and external audits, coordinating and providing documentation and evidence of compliance.
• Support root cause analysis for nonconformances, defects and CAPAs, issue management, management review and quality data analysis.
• Foster a collaborative environment, champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote a quality culture across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Biomedical, Computer Science, Electrical, or related field).
• 8+ years of quality engineering or in medical device development from concept development to production release.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 62366-1) and experience working in a regulated environment.
• Experience with software V&V activities, experience with AI/ML technology is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with risk management tools (e.g. FMEA, risk analysis) and design controls.
• Experience in establishing work relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and with partners in different time zones, building trust and demonstrating critical thinking.
• Experience in navigating ambiguity, bringing clarity to complex situations and thriving in a fast‑paced environment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with FDA and ISO standards, with a strong focus on risk management, software validation, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams in the medical device industry.