Senior Software Quality Engineer

Lensa; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in healthcare innovation seeks a Senior Software Quality Engineer to enhance the MONARCH surgical robotics platform in Santa Clara, CA. This role demands expertise in software quality assurance, compliance with medical device regulations, and strong collaboration across teams to ensure product effectiveness and safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in quality assurance focusing on software testing.
• 3 years in regulated industries like medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304).

Responsibilities

• Review software deliverables and direct software validation.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems.
• Support audits and quality compliance assessments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer Science or related engineering field

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, J&J Family of Companies, is seeking professionals in Santa Clara, CA. Apply via Lensa today!

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function

Quality Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Software Quality Engineer , located in Santa Clara, CA.

Our team advances the MONARCH surgical robotics platform by providing quality engineering support and leadership for design of new products and design changes for commercial products. We collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to improve patient outcomes and advance medical professionals’ skills.

The Senior Software Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting product quality and reliability ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge technology for medical devices is safe, effective, and compliant with regulations, standards, and industry practices. Working closely with multi-functional teams this individual will act as an authority for both product and non-product software quality throughout the development lifecycle. The individual reviews and assesses software activities (e.g. user needs, software development plans, software requirements, software architecture and design, product security, software verification and validation) to ensure that they comply with applicable procedures standards and regulatory requirements. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to supporting other areas of the Quality Management System such as CAPA, Complaints, software problem resolution and both Internal and External Audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all project / program software deliverables (e.g. plans, requirements, specifications, test protocols, test cases, test results, traceability, risk management documents, reports).
• Provides direction and leadership for verification and validation of non-product software, products software, software tools and components.
• Provide expertise in establishing good software requirements, specifications, detailed design, verification and validation protocols and planning documentation. Collaborate with project / program teams to ensure software deliverable comply with RADS procedures, global ISO standards (ISO 13485, ISO14971, IEC62304), regulations (e.g. 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 11, European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and applicable guidance.
• Provide Quality representation during software problem resolution.
• Participate in technical design reviews and project phase reviews.
• Utilize knowledge of risk management to ensure a risk-based approach for QMS processes.
• Identifies and implements any changes necessary to ensure and maintain the continued suitability and effectiveness of the quality management system using: quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, etc.
• Support internal audits and external audits by regulatory agencies, as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer Science or any related engineering field.
• 6 years’ experience with quality assurance with a focus on software testing, design control of software development, software verification and validation.
• 3 years’ experience in a quality role within the medical device, aerospace/defense or similarly regulated industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present issues, plans and objectives.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of IEC 62304, FDA’s General Principles of Software validation, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820, IEC 60601-1 and MDR.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem solving and risk analysis activities.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly evolving priorities
  
  

Preferred

• Masters or Advanced Degree
• ASQ certification as a Software Quality Engineer
  
  

Other

• Ability to travel up to 10% domestic and international is required
  
  

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$105,000 to $169,050

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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