Staff Software Test Engineer

Beta Bionics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

FSA/HSA options with company HSA

401(k) with employer match

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Beta Bionics in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Staff Software Test Engineer to join the pump firmware automation test team. You will develop test plans for firmware, automate and manually test, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure quality.

You will enhance automation, manage defects, and execute tests across pump firmware and mobile apps/cloud APIs, interfacing with Bluetooth LE devices. Strong Java and agile skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of firmware testing experience, preferably in medical devices.
• 15+ years total experience in related fields.
• Experience in cloud-to-mobile app integration testing.
• Strong automated and manual testing methods and frameworks.
• Experience with Appium, XCUITest, UIAutomator.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Proficient in a programming language (e.g., Java).
• Experience with defect tracking, requirements, testing, and task management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for pump firmware with automated and manual testing.
• Enhance and optimize the automation framework for test creation and execution.
• Document defects with detailed reports and participate in dry/formal product runs.
• Collaborate with development to resolve technical issues for timely delivery.
• Attend scrums and planning meetings to contribute test activity input.
• Maintain traceability from requirements to test cases and risk assessments.
• Interact with hardware components and firmware flashing; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Firmware testing

10+ years

15+ years overall

Appium

XCUITest

UIAutomator

Page Object Model

RESTful APIs

Code analysis

Agile

Java

Defect tracking tools

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Appium

XCUITest

UIAutomator

Job description

About Beta Bionics

Beta Bionics, Inc. is a medical technology company dedicated to bringing innovative type 1 diabetes management solutions to the many, not the few. We are committed to bringing better access to better solutions – and a better life for those living with diabetes – with the world’s first bionic pancreas called the iLet. The iLet Bionic Pancreas is the first and only insulin delivery system that does not require carb counting*, bolusing, correction factors, or pre-set basal rates. The only number needed to get started with the iLet Bionic Pancreas is a user’s weight – the iLet does the rest. The iLet lets users “Go Bionic” with their diabetes management.
*User must be carb aware.

Successful candidates will be working with highly experienced colleagues, who are amongst the best in their fields. We have a mission-driven, passionate and collaborative culture where you will have a high degree of empowerment and opportunity to make a significant impact.

Location - San Diego, CA. This is an on-site/in-person role.

We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Test Engineer to join our pump firmware automation test team at our Irvine location. As a Software Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our mobile applications and pump firmware. You will be responsible for pump firmware testing activities including test case development, planning, creating documents, tracing to requirements and hazards, defect management, automated and manual test execution, mobile app/cloud integration, owning test activities, and building out our automation framework.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for pump firmware, incorporating both automated and manual testing methodologies, including integration and system testing between pump firmware and mobile apps/cloud API.
• Enhance our current automation framework and optimize automation test creation and execution.
• Documenting defects in detail and participates in dry runs and formal runs of the product.
  
• Collaborate closely with the development team to identify and resolve any technical issues, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality software products.
• Attend scrums and planning meetings to provide valued input on test activities.
• Excellent documentation processes establishing traceability from requirements and risks to test cases, writing reports and plans, and following procedures in regulated environment.
• Interacting with hardware such as bread boards, benchtop tools, and flashing of firmware.
• Operates with high standards that are aligned to corporate values.

[Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified candidates who need a reasonable accommodation with the application process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position should notify the company’s HR contact]

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
  
• Proven experience in firmware testing with 10+ years experience, preferably in the medical device industry, and 15+ years experience overall in related fields.
  
• Experience in integration and system testing between cloud and mobile apps.
  
• Strong expertise in both automated and manual testing methodologies, with a solid understanding of testing frameworks and tools.
  
• Experience using automation frameworks like Appium, XCUITest, UIAutomator.
  
• Experience with Page Object Model pattern.
  
• Experience testing a product that communicates to Bluetooth Low Energy devices.
  
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services integration.
  
• Experience with code analysis and unit testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Proficient in a programming language with 10+ years' experience, such as Java.
• Experience with using defect tracking, requirements, testing, and task management tools.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Worked in regulated software development environment.
• Has worked on one or more commercial firmware applications.
• Stay updated with the latest testing development trends, tools, and technologies.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, and scanners.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with co-workers.
• In office work is required.

Location

San Diego, CA. This is an on-site/in-person role.

Salary Range

$145,000 - $175,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• FSA and HSA Plan Options, including an annual company contribution to the HSA
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Beta Bionics to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Beta Bionics will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.