Sr Software Test Automation Engineer

This position requires an individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with highly technical peers and the capability to manage work load among multiple priorities. The primary focus of the position is on developing test automation using an established test automation framework for formal verification and validation of Ion software. The role will also include hands on verification/validation root cause analysis troubleshooting and formal design control documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design develop execute and maintain automated tests methods and test protocols for software applying to complex medical device software.

• Maintain and enhance existing test automation frameworks and scripts.

• Collaborate closely with developers and other QA members driving continuous improvements in our testing processes and results.

• Influence and negotiate with software developers to deliver important interfaces between test automation and product software.

• Develop requirement/specifications and perform validation for test automation tools.

• Identify report and help resolve defects and inconsistencies with the tests/framework.

• Support formal Verification and Validation activities (perform test execution write reports verify JIRA tickets).

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Contribute to code reviews and support automation best practices within the team.

• Prepare and maintain test documentation including status reports and metrics on automation efforts.

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements: 

To qualify for this position a candidate must have:
 

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Systems or related discipline and 6 years experience (or Masters degree with 4 years experience).

• Proven experience in test automation software development or software test.

• Proficiency in writing code in at least one programming language and ability to ramp up quickly on other languages as needed.

• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools/frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies test planning test case design software testing types (unit integration functional regression).

• Experience with Defect Tracking and Requirements Traceability tools.

• Excellent communication (verbal and presentation) and documentation skills.

• Ability to work with limited guidance in a fast paced environment.

• Possess excellent time management and prioritization skills.

• Creative mindset to design efficient and comprehensive automated tests.

• Troubleshooting mindset an ability to systematically and effectively break down a system or process into subparts to identify failure mechanisms.

Ideally a candidate would also have:

• Experience integrating with existing software in a variety of languages (C/C Matlab Python Go batch scripting etc.).

• Experience with Medical Design Control processes.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git SVN).

• Experience with Bug Tracking tools.

• Experience with Requirements Management Tools.

• Experience with Test Management Tools.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time