Senior Software QA Engineer

Primary Function of Position:

The Engineering Digital, Data Development (D3) Group designs, builds, deploys medical grade software, data infrastructure and applications to enable remote collaboration, device communications,  collection and analysis of medical device machine data from thousands of systems deployed world-wide.

The ideal candidate for the position of Senior Software QA Engineer will have proven experience in Networking, Product Infrastructure, Product release of software applications, Networking implementations and services, and Windows Platforms.

This position would be responsible for operating within fast-paced initiatives in primarily an Agile development environment This position requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with highly technical peers, and the capability to manage workload among changing priorities, alternating between hands on validation testing, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This position has responsibility and authority for:

• Ownership in design, development of test plans/protocols for functional SW verification of Hub Applications, high level networking, and Windows Platforms
• Embedded software testing, medical device design controls testing
• Build detailed test plans and release project plans
• Write detailed low-level test cases and test executions
• Perform test executions and provide detailed results
• Provide in-depth feedback to Development on requirement/specification clarity and understanding to support proper testing method development
• Act as a core team member of the software QA and dev teams during product definition and design phases enforcing design aspects for test tools and automation needs.
• Assure proper root cause analysis and drive timely issue resolution of Product Issues
• Execution and support for Product Verification and Validation
• Identify areas for product and process improvements and make recommendations
• Escalation of  issues to internal engineering groups as appropriate

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline desired
• A minimum 5+ years experience with leading SQA programs and strategies
• Good understanding of SDLC and best practices of QA and software development
• Understanding of design control and design validation
• Strong understanding of networking applications (Network Disturbance tools, port scanning, network robustness, packet captures, etc.)
• High-level understanding of Automation Development & Scripting (Python, batch, shell, Jenkins, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Windows & Linux Operating systems and Virtualization
• Experience with JIRA, Test management software/applications, Postman, and network disturbance tools
• Technical experience and strong command of industry trends and ability to apply those for desired outcomes
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills, and advanced problem-solving orientation and decision-making skills. Proven ability to develop, present and justify positions to all levels within the company
• Ability to work with limited guidance in a fast paced environment
• Possess excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Troubleshooting mindset, an ability to systematically and effectively break down a system into subparts or components to identify failure mechanisms
• Experience with Medical Design Control processes is a plus
• Excellent documentation skills
• 100% onsite position
• Some travel may be required

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.