Principal Software Test Engineer (Verification)

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Information Technology function, a team that delivers cutting-edge technology solutions to Alcon associates and customers to help our people and the world see brilliantly.

The Principal, Software Test Engineering (Verification) is primarily responsible for driving technical execution, leading design and development efforts, and ensuring software quality. This position will be located on site at Alcon's offices in Goleta, CA in the Santa Barbara area.

In this role, typical activities will include:

• Responsible for software verification of complex software applications embedded in state-of-the-art ophthalmic instruments in all phases of software development life cycle 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.

• Team-oriented skills with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Lead the design and development of new software systems and features

• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure seamless software integration

• Ensure software solutions meet both technical and business requirements

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to improve product quality and performance

• Continue to build and refine technical skills in new technologies and methodologies

• Directly impact software development projects and contribute to the overall success of the engineering team

• Ensure the successful execution of technical initiatives that align with business goals

• Make decisions on software design and development tasks, focusing on meeting technical requirements and quality standards

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will possess sufficient knowledge and experience on software development life cycles (Agile, iterative), FDA/ISO regulations for software development, testing embedded software systems, software test automation, software configuration management tools, and change management tools and experience with Ranorex, Selenium or Sikuli.

Licenses and Certifications (Preferred)​:

• Medical Device Risk Management / ISO 14971

• Medical Device Design Control (21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR)

• Agile Development / Scrum Master

• Six Sigma

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs) 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Join Alcon’s 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, and much more!

• Travel Requirements: 0-5%

• Relocation assistance: Yes

• Sponsorship available: Yes

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