Staff Software Test Engineer - Acton, MA (Hybrid)

Insulet Corporation; Acton (MA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer in Acton, MA. The position focuses on software quality assurance for new product development, collaborating closely with software development teams to enhance protocols and testing processes. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in software quality assurance, especially in regulated environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, preferably in real-time systems.
• Experience supporting products from prototype through FDA 510(k)/ISO submission.
• Deep understanding of QA principles and software testing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend protocols as device features evolve.
• Create and execute test plans and generate reports.
• Provide direction to the QA team and remove blockers.

Skills

Python scripting

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Mentoring and developing junior team members

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Modern development and QA tools

Job description

Staff Software Test Engineer - Acton, MA (Hybrid)

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Insulet is looking for a self-motivated Senior Staff Software Test Engineer to be a part of the testing effort related to product development and product modifications. This position assists in the software quality assurance efforts related to new product development and product modifications for the Research and Development group. The position is responsible for ensuring that new products have been effectively and efficiently verified and validated prior to their release for shipment and that these designs effectively meet documented and implied user needs and requirements. Software quality assurance efforts are lifecycle-oriented beginning during product requirements development and continuing throughout its lifetime.

This position will also be part of validating software development tools to improve the overall quality of software, including peer reviews, hazard analysis, requirements traceability, software code analysis, defect tracking, software metrics, configuration management, and software tool validations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the software development team to identify improvements.
• Influence the requirements definition and software design to maximize testability.
• Oversee and influence development of test objects to meet needs of protocol.
• Develop and extend protocols and plans as device features evolve.
• Participate in product design reviews.
• Represent SQA in the core team meetings.
• Creating and executing test plans, test designs and test cases and generating test reports for them.
• Creating and updating Trace matrices between requirements and Tests.
• Provide direction/guidance to the QA team.
• Remove blockers for the SQA team.
• Design the path forward for the team.
• Work with the scrum Master to identify way on how deprioritize “Nice to have feature” to pull in timelines, if needed.
• Keep track of the Testing board and tools inventory for the team.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors

• Highly self-motivated with a proactive mindset
• Strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• Collaborative team player with a leadership mindset
  
  

Required Skills And Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Python scripting with strong debugging capabilities
• Prior experience in a software testing or software quality assurance team
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and presentation abilities
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, preferably in real-time systems within regulated industries; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of experience in a lead or senior QA role
• Experience supporting products from prototype through FDA 510(k)/ISO submission and commercialization is preferred
• Deep understanding of QA principles, software testing best practices, and quality metrics
• Practical experience with modern development and QA tools (e.g., version control, CI/CD, test management)
• Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive software test protocols for complex systems
• Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA regulations) is a strong plus.
  
  

NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from our Acton office at least 3x/week; may work remotely other days).

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $118,500.00 - $177,750.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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