Senior Software Quality Engineer - Embedded Medical Devices

MiniMed

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 165,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer in California to lead the software quality efforts for embedded firmware. You will drive risk management activities, participate in design reviews, and collaborate across Regulatory, R&D, Marketing, and Quality to ensure compliant product development.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional teamwork, and ongoing improvements to the Quality Management System, with a focus on FMEA, design controls, and post-market support

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in Quality/Engineering/Software Development or advanced degree with 2+ years in Quality/Engineering/Software Development.
  • Familiarity with medical device quality systems and IEC 62304/13485/14971 is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in product risk management activities including FMEA and hazard analysis.
  • Drive quality compliance with R&D, design controls, risk management and change control processes.
  • Review design inputs/outputs, requirements, design docs, code reviews, and verification/validation reports.
  • Manage and triage software issues with R&D team.
  • Support Quality Management System reviews of SOPs aligning with US and international standards.
  • Ensure traceability is maintained and documented.
  • Support CAPAs and post-market activities as needed (FCA/HRA).
  • Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Software quality
Embedded firmware
Risk management
Communication skills
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Technical field
Advanced degree in Engineering/Science/Technical field

Job description

MiniMed is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer in California to lead the software quality efforts for embedded firmware. You will drive risk management activities, participate in design reviews, and collaborate across Regulatory, R&D, Marketing, and Quality to ensure compliant product development.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional teamwork, and ongoing improvements to the Quality Management System, with a focus on FMEA, design controls, and post-market support

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