The Senior Software Test Engineer is responsible for designing, executing, and documenting test procedures for our complex medical robotic platform. This role ensures our software meets clinical, regulatory, and performance requirements by developing comprehensive test plans and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. The ideal candidate has experience in software testing within a regulated environment, a passion for quality, and a strong understanding of medical device standards.

• Design, implement, and maintain manual test cases for software components of a robotic medical platform.
• Drive functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure comprehensive coverage of system behavior.
• Execute software tests, analyze results, and document findings and defects in a clear, reproducible manner. File actionable bug reports and collaborate closely with software engineers and product management to drive resolution and verify fixes, in alignment with regulatory and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, systems, controls, hardware) to define test strategies and meaningful test scenarios.
• Create and manage software requirements and verification protocols in compliance with medical device software standards (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 14971).
• Ensure complete traceability between requirements, test protocols, and test results using the company’s Quality Management System.
• Document software verification protocols and test results, and maintain accurate, audit-ready test documentation in accordance with quality system procedures.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, biomedical engineering or related field and minimum 8 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong knowledge of software test design techniques, exploratory testing, and test case development.
• Experience with Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu) and scripting (Python, Bash) for test support or data processing.
• Experience documenting test protocols, results, and traceability for audits and regulatory submissions.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in technical documentation and defect reporting.
• Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA software validation requirements.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), simulation-based testing, or integration testing of robotic systems.
• Exposure to test automation frameworks (e.g. pytest) or CI/CD environments.

Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.
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Salary Range: $178,000 – 190,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our total rewards package, Imperative Care offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.
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