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Principal Engineer, Software Quality

USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon💼 Full-time💰 $129,600–$129,600🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Define, implement, and execute robust quality assurance processes and strategies for medical device software throughout the SDLC to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Principal Software Quality Engineer (Medical Devices)

Builds

Safe and effective medical device software products

Domain

Medical Technology / Regulated Software Engineering

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Software Quality Assurance strategy, Risk management (ISO 14971, IEC 62304), Regulatory compliance (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485), Test plan and case design, Defect management, Root cause analysis, Audit preparation, Technical leadership

Preferred skills

Polarion ALM, Embedded/Cloud testing, CCB facilitation

Technologies

Polarion ALM, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 62304

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain QA strategies aligned with industry best practices and regulations; Lead review of test plans, cases, and automation scripts for complex software systems; Develop risk management files and perform risk analysis; Lead defect management and CCB meetings; Conduct design and code reviews to identify quality issues; Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions; Participate in internal and external audits; Mentor junior quality engineers.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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