Staff Engineer, Software, Test (Biotech)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer, Software, Test (Biotech): Ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications integral to genomic sequencing platforms with an accent on test automation, white box, and black box testing. Focus on validating software functionality, performance, and usability, and contributing to the continuous improvement of QA processes.

Location: Must be onsite Monday-Thursday (Friday work from home). Depending on the role, some employees may be required to be 100% onsite.

Salary: $170,400.00 - $255,600.00

Company

hirify.global is a premier life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems.

What you will do

• Develop and enhance test automation and tools for multiple DNA sequencer instrument control systems.
• Develop and implement test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and usability.
• Conduct thorough testing of software applications, including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a minimum of 5-8 years with a Master’s degree; or a minimum of 3-7 years with a PhD.
• A degree in Computer Science, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Experience with test automation for robotics, device control and simulation of hardware devices.
• Experience with the entire test cycle – from test design and authoring to execution, debugging and log analysis, as well as reporting.
• Experience with automated testing tools and test frameworks (e.g., pytest).
• Fluency with one or more scripting languages (i.e., Python, JavaScript).
• Proven experience in software quality assurance, preferably in a regulated industry such as biotechnology or healthcare.
• Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO) for software development in healthcare or life sciences.
• Experience with genomic data analysis or bioinformatics tools is a bonus.

Culture & Benefits

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
• You may be required from time to time to visit and work at hirify.global locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.