Software Test Professional

469g Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in the United States is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to plan, design, and execute verification and validation activities for medical device software. You will integrate testing with requirements, risk management, and development workflows, while collaborating across multiple project teams to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires strong test design skills, experience with automated and manual testing, and the ability to work in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how verification and validation integrate in a regulated software development process.
• Design, develop and execute tests from software requirements and specs.
• Provide documented evidence of test execution.
• Participate in risk management activities (project, technical, hazard).
• Ability to review software requirements and specs with peers.
• Ability to work effectively alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform software verification and validation as part of the software engineering process for medical device solutions.
• Integrate verification activities with requirements, risk management, and development workflows.
• Design, develop and execute tests to verify design implementation meets requirements.
• Set up physical equipment configurations and test environments.
• Document defects and track them; support root-cause analysis and verify fixes.
• Communicate test status and software quality to leads and managers.
• Collaborate across project teams and disciplines to improve verification approaches.

Skills

Software verification

Test design

Verbal & written communication

Risk management

Independent planning

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD tools

Python

C#/Java

PowerShell

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Key SOFTWARE TEST Responsibilities

• Independently plans and performs software verification and validation activities as part of the overall software engineering process for medical device solutions.
• Integrates verification activities with requirements, risk management, development, and other project workflows and disciplines.
• The primary responsibilities of the senior software test engineer are to:
  • Design, develop and execute software tests to verify the design implementation meets documented requirements
  • Plan and implement configuration of physical setup of equipment
  • Discover, create, investigate, and track software defect records in a defect tracking database; support root-cause analysis; assess the impact of proposed fixes on affected and related functionality; and verify defect closure
  • Report passed and failed requirements to the test team lead, the project team, and the department manager
  • Generate objective evidence that the requirements, as written, have been satisfied by design outputs
  • Communicate task status and software quality to the test team lead and manager
  • Interact and collaborate with other personnel across project teams and disciplines
  • Manage own priorities effectively, analyze complex software and workflow interactions, and develop effective solutions by applying knowledge across disciplines and improving verification approaches
  • Multitask effectively on and across projects, when required
  • Communicate effectively one on one as well as in groups at both high and low concept levels
  • Grow into a product(s) subject matter expert

Knowledge and Skills

Must have knowledge of how software verification and validation activities integrate within a regulated software development process. The senior software test engineer required skills include:

• Performing black-box, performance, stability and load testing, as required by the project
• Designing and developing manual and automated software tests from software requirements and specification documentation
• Providing documented evidence of test execution
• Participating in risk management activities (project, technical, and hazard)
• Ability to comprehend software specification documents
• Ability to peer-review software requirements and specification documents
• Ability to create tests for complex software modules from software requirements and specification documents
• Ability to define, estimate and track progress of tasks, and communicate project status
• Ability to create Requirements Trace documentation
• Ability to perform peer reviews of manual and automated tests and provide technical guidance to less-experienced staff, as needed
• Ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge and skill of any of the following items is a plus

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), or equivalent software testing certification, preferred
• Knowledge of FDA Design Control regulations and applicable external standards and guidance, including IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and IEC 60601-1
• Modern test management, source control, and CI/CD tools, such as Azure DevOps, including integration of automated tests into build and release pipelines
• Working knowledge of test automation using a programming or scripting language such as Python, C#, Java, PowerShell, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to support software testing, test development, defect analysis, or engineering productivity
• Experience with medical devices
• Experience with Agile/Scrum
• Database fundamentals
• Communication protocols
• Network monitoring
• Computer system performance monitoring
• Communication protocols, such as HL7, POCT1A
• Chemistry
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Project management experience
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Experience

BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering, or 5-8 years of successful experience in a related field and the successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities, Knowledge and skills as presented above.

• An appropriate advanced degree may be substituted for experience, where applicable.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The base pay range for this position is: $105,620 - $145,233 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our HR People Connect People Contact Center for support at [e-mail]. Please note HR People Connect People Contact Center will not have visibility of your application or interview status.

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Export Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”

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Our culture: We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.