Software Quality Engineer

SwiftCruit; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Retirement Planning

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite gym and recreational facilities

Job summary

Minitab is seeking a dedicated Software Quality Engineer to undertake software testing and verification tasks. The successful candidate will join a high-performing team and contribute to the development of new features while ensuring product quality through rigorous testing.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in software testing or similar. Minitab offers robust benefits including health insurance, a 401k plan, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in software development, research, or testing.
• Working knowledge of Minitab Software or similar.
• Experience with software testing and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Testing and verifying product features.
• Developing test plans for software features.
• Maintaining testing tools and frameworks.

Skills

Investigative and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Computing skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

Minitab Software

Competitor statistical software

Job description

Minitab is looking for a high performing Software Quality Engineer that has a passion for quality and testing. This high performer will show a high level of autonomy, professional curiosity, and an eagerness to find new ways to improve the product while working as part of a highly collaborative team.

The Role

• Work as part of a project team with particular emphasis on both user‑view testing and statistical verification.
• Participate in the development of new features; including design reviews, test plan design and execution, documentation reviews, code reviews, unit testing, and coding tasks.
• Develop and execute test plans for new or enhanced features in developed products and supporting components, including white and black box test strategies.
• Develop, verify, and maintain software testing tools and output, including automated test frameworks, scripts and utilities.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of areas in developed products and supporting components.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in testing tools, techniques, and processes.
• With experience, develop the ability to serve as lead on small development projects.
• As your skills grow, assist less experienced engineers with problems regarding testing approaches, application knowledge, and technical knowledge.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience required.
• 1‑4 years of experience in development, research, or product testing for commercial software.
• Working knowledge of Minitab Software and/or competitor statistical analysis software packages.
• Experience with software testing and familiarity with testing frameworks.

Skills

• Good investigative and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to think logically and methodically.
• Above average computing skills, including a general knowledge of microcomputers, operating systems, and application packages.
• Ability and initiative to work effectively both independently and as a member of a development team.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is provided at no cost for full‑time employees upon date of hire. Low co‑pay pharmacy benefit and affordable family coverage plan is available. Short and Long Term Disability is fully paid by Minitab. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Provides guidance for personal issue and information on other Work Life Matters.

LIFE INSURANCE: Group Term Life Insurance is provided at no cost for full‑time employees at three times employee base salary. Minitab provides eligible employees the opportunity to purchase Voluntary Life Insurance for themselves and eligible dependents at affordable rates.

RETIREMENT PLANNING: A 401k Retirement Plan with T. Rowe Price is provided with eligible employee contribution immediately. Minitab will match dollar for dollar up to the first 6% of employee’s contribution. Employees are fully vested in the Minitab, LLC 401(k) Retirement Plan upon date of hire.

PAID TIME OFF: Paid holidays, as well as 4 weeks of annual paid time off are provided. The annual paid time off increases one week every five years.

HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The pursuit of ongoing development is important and valued at Minitab. In support of this value, Minitab offers tuition and related expenses assistance for both higher education and other professional development.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts – Pre‑tax Deductions. Parking and Transit – Pre‑Tax Deductions.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE: We offer a hybrid work model for eligible positions.

PREMIUM BENEFITS: At our State College, PA Headquarters, there is an onsite gym, indoor swimming pool, yoga studio, movie theater, outdoor sand volleyball court, game room, arcade room and even a golf simulator. Personal training and nutrition counseling is available upon request.

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job application remains open until filled.