Staff Engineer Software Test

TL;DR

Staff Engineer, Software, Test (Biotech): Ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications integral to genomic sequencing platforms with an accent on developing and enhancing test automation and tools for multiple DNA sequencer instrument control systems. Focus on test design, authoring to execution, debugging and log analysis, as well as reporting.

Location: Must be onsite Monday-Thursday (Friday work from home). Depending on the role, some employees may be required to be 100% onsite. You may be required from time to time to visit and work at hirify.global locations.

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.
• Participate in design and code reviews to provide input on potential issues and improvements from a quality perspective.
• 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).
• 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.