Software Test Engineer

Echo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Company Overview

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting‑edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early‑stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long‑lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross‑functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to strengthen our quality‑focused engineering team. Your work will directly support the reliability and safety of a complex connected medical device. You will design robust test coverage, lead validation efforts across multiple platforms, and ensure that every software release meets the high standards required in regulated environments.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain integration tests for cloud, desktop, and mobile applications.

• Build automated test suites to verify end‑to‑end workflows and system behaviors.

• Drive the QA process for new software releases, including planning, test execution, defect triage, and release readiness assessments.

• Define acceptance criteria and partner with engineering and product teams to ensure alignment.

• Ensure testing practices align with relevant medical software standards and regulations.

• Document test plans, protocols, results, and verification evidence.

Role Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience developing integration tests and automated test frameworks.

• Experience testing distributed systems across cloud, desktop, and mobile environments.

• Experience driving verification and validation of medical software systems.

• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background testing complex, data‑rich applications.

• Exposure to hardware‑software systems or connected device ecosystems.

• Familiarity with accessibility and usability considerations in test design.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting‑edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.

• Competitive compensation, including stock options.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) program with matching contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.