Staff Software QA Engineer

TL;DR

Staff Software QA Engineer (Software Testing/Medical Devices): Developing, executing, and maintaining test plans, automated test scripts, and traceability documentation for safety-critical medical device software and associated applications with an accent on risk management, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional quality assurance. Focus on designing complex test strategies, troubleshooting defects, validating web services, and monitoring automation results across the software development lifecycle.

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; onsite

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 per year

Company

Medical technology company developing cardiac management solutions, wearable defibrillators, monitoring systems, and therapies for serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

What you will do

• Lead testing activities for software projects and provide estimates and status reporting.
• Design, review, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases.
• Test software for safety-critical medical devices and associated applications.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and monitor automation results.
• Identify ambiguities and risks, document defects, and collaborate with development teams on troubleshooting and mitigation.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and maintain requirements-to-test traceability and regulatory documentation.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree, or equivalent industry experience, in a STEM discipline.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant software QA experience.
• Experience writing SQL queries and using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience working with the Linux operating system and file system.
• Experience testing web services with tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or Swagger.
• Advanced reasoning, technical writing, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work focused on improving outcomes for cardiac and cardiopulmonary patients.
• Innovation, self-motivation, and entrepreneurial spirit are valued.
• Professional development through educational workshops, publications, networking, and professional societies.
• Comprehensive employee benefits are available.
• Work is performed in a collaborative Scrum environment.