Sr. Software Test Engineer

Pride Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

Pride Health is looking for a Sr. Software Test Engineer in San Diego, CA. The role supports software verification and validation for medical devices under a 6-month contract with potential for extension. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in computer science, and know Agile practices. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence two weeks per month, and offers a pay range of $65-70 per hour based on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software V&V for medical devices.
• 2+ years of Agile experience required.
• Familiarity with SDLC/GAMP 5 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the SW V&V process for medical device manufacturing.
• Generate test plans and protocols for verification.
• Execute all system-level testing and document outcomes.

Skills

Medical device Software V&V

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of basic statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

JMP

Minitab

LabVIEW

TestStand

Oracle

Job description

Sr. Software Test Engineer

Are you an experienced Sr. Software Test Engineer with expertise in medical device Software V&V, Agile, and system-level validation, and who leverages tools such as JMP, Minitab, LabVIEW, and TestStand to ensure compliant, high-quality product releases? If so, Pride Health has an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client, a top medical device organization based in San Diego, CA, has a contract opening for a Sr. Software Test Engineer. In this high-impact role, you’ll be supporting the SW V&V process for our medical device manufacturing processes.

Important Details:

• 6‑month contract with potential to extend/convert to an FTE
• San Diego, CA - Hybrid (2 weeks/Month)
• Monday‑Friday (40 hours/week)
• Pay rate range approved: $65‑70/HR, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• To support the SW V&V process for our medical device manufacturing processes
• Generate user requirements (URS) for systems containing software, hardware, and firmware
• Generate test plans and protocols (PLN) for verifying all user and software requirements
• Execute all system-level testing
• Write SW V&V report (RPT) and include evidence of test completion, explaining anomalies or deviations
• Follow the release process through the product lifecycle management system (Oracle)
• Support release of ancillary documentation, such as engineering studies or lab‑book reports (LBRs)
• Participate in cross‑functional team meetings and/or technical reviews
• High attention to detail and excellent written communication skills required to report bugs, capture user needs, synthesize into testable requirements, and track/report progress
• Knowledge of basic statistics for Measurement Systems Analysis (gage studies, statistical sampling, SPC, DOE, etc.), leveraging JMP
• Perform repeatable testing procedures and processes
• Document and monitor testing outcomes and establish steps to remedy problems
• Verify triggers, stored procedures, referential integrity, hardware product, or system specifications
• Analyze current technologies used within the company and develop steps and processes to improve testing procedures
• Run BVTs, troubleshoot, report, and escalate, as necessary
• Be familiar with .NET and the SML framework

Minimum candidate qualifications and experience:

• Work‑related years of experience 5+
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science required
• Agile Experience - 2 Years minimum
• SW V&V - 5 years minimum required
• Medical Device (21CFR part 820)
• Measurement Systems Analysis/JMP/Minitab
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of SDLC/GAMP 5
• Background in analytical chemistry
• History of working with NI‑based test equipment
• Case Management Experience - 3+ years

Benefits:

Pride Health and its affiliates offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment:

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.