Sr. Associate, Software Verification

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Associate (Software Verification) you will be trusted to drive software design development and verification activities. You will be trusted to drive the design execution review and approval of software verification deliverables with a strong focus on ensuring high-quality compliant solutions for patients and customers at the Goleta CA location in the Santa Barbara area.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Verification of complex software applications embedded in state-of-the-art ophthalmic instruments in all phases of software development lifecycle including planning inputs design implementation and testing.
• Review and approve software documentation throughout the software development life cycle.
• Write and execute manual system level test cases and procedures.
• Lead or participate in project teams to facilitate Software Test Planning / Software Verification activities / SQA support.
• Coordinate software test activities with software development team and other stakeholders.
• Provide support on other project activities such as training clinical activities and audits.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc.6 yrs; M.S.0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English.
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge of software development life cycles (Agile iterative)
• Experience working in FDA- and ISO-regulated environments for software development and verification.
• Handson experience with software verification and validation practices
• Experience testing embedded software systems.
• Proficiency with software test automation tools such as Ranorex Selenium Sikuli or similar.
• Familiarity with software configuration management and change management tools.
• Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in crossfunctional teams.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.
• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!

Sponsorship available: Yes

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.