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AQMed is developing a next-generation, non-invasive cardiac diagnostic device to revolutionize heart health. We are seeking a highly experienced Software Quality Test Engineer to drive our software verification and validation efforts.
Your mission: to take complete ownership of the software testing lifecycle for our novel medical device. You will be responsible for directly establishing a test infrastructure, creating comprehensive test plans, executing testing, and generating submission-ready reports essential for our FDA 510(k) and De Novo regulatory filing. In this role, you will provide leadership for our software test efforts, working closely with software engineers, quality specialists, and regulatory affairs to ensure our device meets the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and documentation excellence for regulatory scrutiny. A key challenge in this role will be to pragmatically balance the rigor required for FDA compliance with the speed and agility of a startup environment. While your core focus will be on SW testing / V&V, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to the broader software quality management system.
Provide direction and strategic leadership over the software test function while building up testing capabilities at AQMed.
Develop, write, and own clear and comprehensive software test plans, protocols, and procedures for a complex medical device system and SaMD, ensuring full traceability to software requirements, at FDA’s “enhanced SW documentation level”.
Drive the hands-on V&V effort by writing and integrating tests at multiple levels: unit tests directly into Python backend codebases, component tests for our React applications, and automated system-level tests.
Design and execute comprehensive manual system-level and integration test protocols, particularly for scenarios involving real-world hardware interactions.
Provide input into the requirements definition process to ensure all software requirements are clear, concise, and verifiable.
Collaborate on a range of quality system documents, such as risk management files (e.g., swFMEA) and traceability matrices, to support the overall submission.
Ensure all software testing activities and documentation comply with medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304) and our internal Quality Management System (QMS).
Proactively provide product quality feedback to Engineering and help drive root cause/fix to improve user satisfaction and user experience.
Voice of Quality for the Software team to influence software development to be compliant with applicable software development standards for medical devices.
Own identification, qualification and maintenance of relevant software development and V&V tools per SandboxAQ’s Quality Management System (QMS).
B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in a software testing role, with a significant portion spent in the medical device industry.
Strong programming proficiency, with demonstrated experience writing unit tests in Python.
Demonstrated hands-on experience authoring and executing software V&V test plans and reports for medical device regulatory submissions (both SiMD and SaMD).
Deep understanding of medical device software development lifecycles and standards, particularly IEC 62304.
Experience testing complex, multi-component systems that include firmware, software, and cloud elements.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Hands-on experience with modern test automation frameworks and tools, specifically playwright, pytest and storybook.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with device fleet management and configuration tools like Ansible and Mender.
Experience testing complex algorithms/models especially in AI-enabled medical devices
Proficiency with test management and QMS tools.
Proficiency in C/C++ and experience in firmware testing
Previous experience with diagnostic or cardiology devices.
A proactive, self-starter mentality coupled with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a bias for action.
Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the SW V&V process.
A pragmatic and risk-based approach, with the ability to find efficient solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements without hindering speed and innovation.
A passion for clarity and precision in all forms of communication, especially in written documentation.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive, adapt, and maintain high performance in a rapidly evolving environment.
A meticulous attention to detail combined with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude to personally drive projects to completion.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work.
Compensation: Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives or bonuses (where applicable), and equity participation.
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions, retirement savings with company matching, paid parental leave, and inclusive family-building benefits.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, company-wide seasonal breaks, and support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance.
Career Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs.
Note: The ideal candidate will be based out of our Palo Alto offices and work on-site at least 50% of the time. Remote applicants will be considered provided they are willing to travel semi-regularly for on-site lab-based work.
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and respect, where diverse perspectives are actively sought and valued. Our multidisciplinary environment provides ample opportunity for continuous growth - working alongside humble, empowered, and ambitious colleagues ready to tackle epic challenges.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
Accommodations: We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in job application procedures for open roles. If you need such an accommodation, please let a member of our Recruiting team know.
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