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Software Test Engineer 2

Illumina

Job Location:

Hayward, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 103000 - 154600

Posted: 18 September 2026 (1 hour ago)

Application Deadline: 16 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know Or all of humanity

At Illumina we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person in every role has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people inspiring leaders and world changing projects you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer II to support theinstrument manufacturing and NPI(new product introduction)development of software for Illuminas sequencing instruments. This role combines hands-on system testing technical problem-solving and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to help ensure the quality and reliability of our next-generation sequencing platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in amultidisciplinary environment and brings curiosity sound technical judgment and a quality-first mindset to their work.

This is primarily amanufacturing floor support engineer as well as ahands-on system-level software testing role involving physical sequencing instruments on-market & future NPI. The role emphasizes test design exploratory testing execution troubleshootingcommunicatingand collaborating. Coding and test automation skills are valuable but are not the primary focus of the position.

Responsibilities:

Manufacturing floor supportand troubleshootsoftware server cybersecurity and system-level issues in production and NPI prototype developmentevaluating manufacturingNon Conformances

Create and implement ECO changes to product and manufacturing processesand system configurations

Lead projects to resolve trending issues in manufacturing and the field

Work with cross functional teams (Quality Manufacturing Development Regulatory Supply Chain) to achieve Instrument Manufacturing Operation Goals whilemaintainingComplianceand security requirements

Develop test strategies plans and test cases from product system and software requirements.

Executefunctional integration system and regression tests for software features serverapplicationsand integrations on DNA sequencing instruments.

Perform exploratory testing toidentifydefects unexpected behaviors usability concerns and system-level risks.

Own software verification activities for assigned features or subsystems including planning execution defect reporting andresultsdocumentation.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure software solutions meet user and system needs.

Investigate defects and perform root-cause analysis in collaboration with software firmware hardware manufacturing and systems teams.

Work within established software development quality andrequirementsmanagement processes for regulated products.

Participate in requirements design and planning activities toidentifyrisks improve testability andstrengthenverificationstrategy.

Use approved AI-assisted tools to improve test design exploratory testing failure analysis documentation and workflow efficiency while applyingappropriate humanreview andcomplying withdata privacy security and regulated-product quality requirements.

The responsibilities listed above are essential but not exhaustive. Individual responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.

3 years of professional experience working in softwaretest software quality software systems integration or a related role.

Experience withfunctional integration system and regression testing.

Experience independently owning feature-level or subsystem-level software verification activities.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills including the ability to isolate failures across software firmware hardware and system boundaries.

Familiarity with defect tracking and requirements management platforms such as Jira and Jama.

Ability to work regularly with physical instruments in a laboratory environment.

Familiarity with Linux and Windows OS environments and command-line tools.

Familiarity with data management and processing via server single-boardcomputeor compute engines

Familiarity with production and customer network/IT setup & different configurations that mayimpactinstallation or manufacturing processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a willingness to learn from and share knowledge with others.

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with embedded systems communication protocols or integrating software with hardware modules.

Has experience developing/executing simple and complex test automation protocols

Cybersecurityregulation knowledge and best practices

Familiarity working in a regulated environment such as medical devices.

Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools to support software testing troubleshooting test documentation or analysis.

Demonstrates basic scripting or automation experience such as Python or shell scripting.

Project management skills. Ganttcharttimeline andcriticalpathcalculationsriskassessmentexperiencesoftwareagileexperienceas a scrum lead

Has led technical triaging of issues based on level of effort frequency and severity

Understands process for developing software requirements

All listed requirements are considered essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform these functions. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

The estimated base salary range for the Software Test Engineer 2 role based in the United States of America is: $103000 - $154600. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects longterm growth in the role; therefore most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience skills location and internal equity. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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