Test Automation Engineer

Hyperfine | AI-Powered Portable MRI; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperfine, Inc. in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for cloud-based and device software.

Hybrid role (3 days/week) with cross-functional collaboration across development, QA, and DevOps to enable compliant, high-quality releases. The ideal candidate has strong Python and Bash skills, experience with PyTest or Selenium/Playwright, and hands-on AWS, Docker, and Terraform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in software industry.
• 3+ years in test automation, software quality, or development roles.
• 3+ years with AWS ecosystem (e.g., ECS, EKS, S3, EC2, IAM).
• Proficiency in Python and Bash.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and Terraform.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for cloud and device software.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback and quality.
• Define and improve test strategies, coverage, and quality metrics across cloud and device platforms.
• Collaborate with software engineers to identify test gaps and improve testability.
• Execute and automate functional, integration, regression, and system tests.
• Troubleshoot test failures and perform root-cause analysis across test and production environments.
• Support cloud environments and pipelines, including basic AWS operations.
• Ensure testing processes meet medical device and compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC2, HITRUST, GDPR).
• Contribute to test plans, validation documentation, and change management artifacts.

Skills

Test automation

Selenium/Playwright

API testing

CI/CD

Python

Bash

AWS basics

Docker

Terraform

Regulated environments

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Us

Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR) is the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the Swoop® system—the first FDA‑cleared, portable, ultra‑low‑field, magnetic resonance brain imaging system capable of providing imaging at multiple points of care in a healthcare facility. Our mission is to revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging.

About The Role

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, California (Hybrid, 3 days per week)

The Cloud Test Automation Engineer will be primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and quality processes for cloud-based and device software. This person will work closely with various teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality software releases, supporting both developer operations and IT in the cloud and on premises. In addition to test automation, the engineer will contribute to CI/CD workflows, selected cloud operations, and medical device documentation activities. The role requires flexibility, strong problem‑solving skills, and a willingness to grow into the regulated medical device domain, ensuring compliance with standards such as HIPAA, SOC2, HITRUST, and other federal and state regulations. To be successful, the candidate should be customer‑focused (internal), comfortable collaborating across development and production, and technically adept in a fast‑paced start‑up environment. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Cloud and will be a key contributor to the Cloud and DevOps Teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for cloud and device software.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent quality and rapid feedback.
• Define and improve test strategies, coverage, and quality metrics across cloud and device platforms.
• Collaborate with software engineers to identify test gaps and improve testability of systems.
• Execute and automate functional, integration, regression, and system‑level tests.
• Troubleshoot test failures and support root‑cause analysis across test and production environments.
• Support cloud environments and pipelines as needed, including basic AWS operations and infrastructure automation.
• Ensure testing processes and documentation meet medical device and compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC2, HITRUST, GDPR).
• Contribute to test plans, validation documentation, and change management artifacts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., PyTest, Selenium/Playwright, API testing)
• Experience designing automated tests for cloud-based and distributed systems
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines with emphasis on automated testing
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Bash
• Working knowledge of AWS foundational services (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda)
• Familiarity with Docker and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform
• Understanding of software quality, validation, and compliance in regulated environments
• Strong investigation, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Team‑oriented, intellectually curious, and adaptable to evolving responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the software industry
• 3+ years of experience in test automation, software quality, or development roles
• 3+ years of experience with the AWS ecosystem (e.g., ECS, EKS, S3, EC2, IAM, etc.)
• Proficiency with programming, scripting, and configuration languages including Python and Bash
• Demonstrated experience with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools, such as Terraform
• Containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated testing.

Physical Demands

• This position is based in Hyperfine's office in Palo Alto, CA (minimum 3 days per week)
• Top‑notch written and communication skills in English
• Ability to take part in on‑call rotation to maintain service uptime
• Ability to use and program a computer for 8 hours a day, five days a week.