Principal Software Test Engineer (CRDN)

TL;DR

Principal Software Test Engineer (CRDN): Lead testing activities for firmware, embedded, GUI, cloud, and mobile software in medical devices with an accent on manual and automated testing, multi-site coordination, and IEC 62304 compliance. Focus on developing test strategies, risk assessments, and ensuring regulatory approvals through high-quality deliverables.

Location: Hybrid onsite 4 days/week in Mounds View/Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. U.S. work authorization required (sponsorship available for Principal level).

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 USD

Company

hirify.global Coronary & Renal Denervation develops energy-based therapeutic medical devices to treat hypertension.

What you will do

• Lead software test engineers in manual and automated testing of firmware, embedded software, GUI, cloud, and mobile applications.
• Define, plan, and coordinate testing activities across multiple sites following IEC 62304/82304.
• Participate in risk assessments, requirements reviews, and collaborations with hardware, quality, and system V&V teams.
• Ensure quality, robustness, and regulatory compliance of software deliverables.
• Prepare team for audits, mentor engineers, and represent work in regulatory reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or technical field + 7 years engineering/quality experience (or advanced degree + 5 years).
• Experience as Software Test Lead with agile teams.
• Hands-on software testing, automation, regression, and maintenance.
• Creating test strategies, plans, and reports; distilling requirements.
• U.S. work authorization at hire (sponsorship for Principal+).

Nice to have

• Agile SAFe training; familiarity with Agile testing quadrants and Squish framework.
• Python, embedded Linux, SDLC tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins).
• Scoping/cost estimates; overseeing 3rd-party partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary + hirify.global Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Health/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, life/disability insurance, 401(k) match.
• Paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase, EAP.
• Inclusive culture emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• <10% travel; flexible benefits for work-life balance.