Senior Software Test Engineer Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.

Description

We are looking for an experienced software system test engineer to lead the software system verification effort of embedded software for a medical device. The individual will be responsible for understanding the requirements of the software and developing the test strategies to ensure the software meets the user and design requirements. He/she will author and execute test cases, using defined methodologies for manual and/or automated tests. He/she will isolate, reproduce and track bugs and verify fixes. The software test engineer will document test results, manage and maintain the defect tracking database and assist in the continuous improvement and modification of software. He/she will lead assessment and planning of test efforts required for new functions/features under development.

This individual must have strong technical and leadership skills complemented by good communications and teamwork qualities. Experience in the structured environment of a regulated industry such as medical devices, aerospace or similar is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):



Develop testing requirements and verification plans based on an evaluation of the changes to the software and the assessed risk.
Work with embedded software engineers and system engineers to ensure software and system requirements specifications are written in a testable manner.
Work across the broader organization to share and implement embedded software testing "best practices".
Develop test plans, test procedures and execute verification and validation tests.
Participate in software work product reviews/inspections.
Keep abreast of development and test techniques and tools
Develop the test environment and set up regression, integration, and verification and/or validation tests.
Design, code and validate software tools for use in the manufacturing of the product.
Participate in defining and implementing configuration management of the software.
Lead the software release and design transfer activities for product and tool software into manufacturing and the field.
Responsible for performing all duties in compliance with FDA?s Quality System Regulation (QSR), ISO13485, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations, and all other international regulatory requirements with which ZELTIQ complies.


Qualifications:

5 or more years experience in software development /software testing of embedded devices. This should include:

BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related discipline.
Experience in software / system testing of Windows or WinCE applications.
Experience with scripting languages (Perl, batch) for software build and automated testing. At least three years of experience of software testing of medical devices
Hands-on, embedded product software integration, verification and validation planning, test strategy development, design of test protocols and executing software/system testing.
Candidate should be a strong team player with the demonstrated abilities and willingness to wear ?multiple hats? and perform a wide range of tasks within a dynamic environment.
Knowledge of the software life cycle processes for embedded and desktop systems
Software development experience using C, C++, C# or Visual Basic
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, management, and international customers to solve problems and broker information
Strong analytical and problem solving skills a must
Self-motivated and able to participate both as a team member and an individual contributor
Previous testing leadership role in medical equipment industry.








Additional Requirements:





Experience designing and developing automated tests for embedded devices and / or Windows PC applications.
Ability to multi-task and complete assignments on time.
Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio

Location:	Pleasanton, CA United States