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Senior Software Test Engineer

US - California - San Diego💼 Full-time💰 $107,700–$107,700🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Test owner for software subsystems in DNA sequencing instruments, shaping test strategy and performing hands-on verification across software, firmware, and hardware.

Role type

Senior Software Test Engineer (Systems Integration)

Builds

DNA sequencing instruments and integrated hardware/software systems

Domain

Life Sciences / Genomics / Medical Devices

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

test strategy definition, functional/system/regression testing, requirements traceability, root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, defect tracking, regulated environment compliance

Preferred skills

AI-assisted engineering tools, Linux environments, embedded systems, hardware diagnostic equipment

Technologies

Jira, Jama

Responsibilities

Define risk-based verification coverage, develop test plans and procedures, perform hands-on testing on physical instruments, validate workflows spanning UI/backend/hardware/firmware, conduct root cause analysis, provide technical guidance to engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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