Software Test & Verification Engineer Staff

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Staff Software Test & Verification Engineer to lead quality initiatives across complex medical device software. The role oversees local and offshore test teams, shaping testing strategy within SAFe and driving progress from planning to execution.

You will pilot AI-assisted testing tools, ensure traceability to regulatory standards (FDA/IEC62304/ISO13485), and mentor engineers across cross-functional teams while upholding DoE principles and robust quality practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software test engineering and QA with leadership experience.
• Experience in regulated software development with medical device standards.
• Hands-on SAFe or Agile with cross-functional mentoring.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define testing strategies, milestones and execution plans for local and offshore teams.
• Coach teams to align scope and quality in SAFe environments.
• Pilot AI-assisted tools for test case generation and defect analysis.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, IEC62304, ISO13485 and regulatory traceability.

Skills

Test leadership

SAFe experience

Regulated software

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Software Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Tools

AI-assisted testing tools

Design of Experiment (DoE)

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity

As a Software Test & Verification Engineer Staff you will serve as a technical leader and servant leader responsible for software quality and test delivery across complex medical device systems. In this role, you will lead local and offshore software test teams, driving test planning, execution, and reporting within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. You will champion test quality through sound system design, pilot cutting‑edge AI‑assisted testing tools, and ensure full compliance with medical device regulatory standards and traceability requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Collaboratively lead the definition of testing strategies, project milestones, and execution planning for software test activities across local and offshore teams.
• Guide and coach project teams in establishing and refining project scope and quality direction within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development environment.
• Establish and pilot innovative AI‑assisted tools and automated processes for test case generation, execution optimization, and defect analysis.
• Ensure all test strategies, test plans, and processes maintain strict compliance with medical device regulatory standards and regulatory traceability requirements.
• Author, review, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across software development and testing cycles to uphold quality standards.
• Assure software test quality through sound test design, testing depth, and systems‑thinking principles, including Design of Experiment (DoE).
• Mentor new hires and coach team members on software testing best practices, test results evaluation, and high‑impact technical presentations.

Who you are

You have 10+ years of software test engineering and quality assurance experience with a strong track record of leading test teams on complex software assignments. You bring proven experience defining testing strategies and leading local or offshore test teams within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Agile software development process. You have hands‑on experience in regulated software development environments, including direct exposure to medical device software regulatory standards and traceability requirements. You possess strong servant leadership and communication skills with a track record of mentoring team members and presenting technical concepts to cross‑functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience piloting or implementing AI‑assisted testing tools and processes for manual/automated test case generation, execution optimization, and defect triage.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiment (DoE) methodology and advanced systems‑thinking principles applied to software quality assurance.
• Familiarity with authoring and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with FDA, IEC62304, and ISO13485 standards.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as SAFe Agilist, CSTE, or ISTQB Advanced/Expert Level.

No relocation benefits are available for this posting.

This position requires you to be in the office 3 days a week.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is 114,300- 212,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.