Staff Embedded Test Engineer - Automation & Cloud

QuidelOrtho; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

QuidelOrtho is seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer, Embedded Systems, to support its R&D software team in testing next‑generation diagnostic platforms. You will own automated test suites, verify end‑to‑end workflows, and enhance instrument software with cloud connectivity and modular architecture.

The role is hybrid in San Diego, CA (roughly 1 day onsite), requiring a strong background in embedded software testing, Linux, and agile practices. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of software testing experience.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
• Experience testing embedded software.
• Experience testing in Linux-based environments.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test systems with Squish, Robot Framework, etc.
• Planning, writing, and executing test plans and test cases.
• Effective communicator with excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working on a development team using Agile processes.
• Experience estimating, planning, and sequencing software testing work.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical testing approach for instrument software, shaping test strategy, risk-based coverage, and execution across the development lifecycle.
• Author, execute, and verify test plans and test cases to cover documented requirements for instrument software.
• Design automation-ready test cases, collaborate with engineers implementing test scripts, execute automated tests, and help analyze and troubleshoot automated test frameworks.
• Lead and work hands-on with internal and third-party development teams, with direct responsibility for testing and ensuring quality for medical instrument software with cloud and connectivity integrations.
• Collaborate with Project Management as needed to ensure design control and testing documentation are properly managed in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Provide level-of-effort estimates, technical input, and risk identification to support planning and delivery commitments.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree STEM

Software testing

Python scripting

Embedded testing

Linux testing

Test automation tools

Test plans & cases

Agile processes

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Squish

Robot Framework

GitHub Actions

Qt

QML

Job description

QuidelOrtho is seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer, Embedded Systems, to support its R&D software team in testing next‑generation diagnostic platforms. You will own automated test suites, verify end‑to‑end workflows, and enhance instrument software with cloud connectivity and modular architecture.

The role is hybrid in San Diego, CA (roughly 1 day onsite), requiring a strong background in embedded software testing, Linux, and agile practices. Competitive salary and benefits offered.