Software Verification Engineer

About Synchron 

Synchron is a neurotechnology company with a mission to deliver the first commercially scalable brain-computer interface (BCI) for millions of people with paralysis to reconnect with the world. Our minimally invasive BCI system is designed to enable users to control digital devices directly through thought, restoring access and control over the digital world. Our team is working at the intersection of healthcare and technology to translate breakthrough research into real-world care.

Join us in shaping a more connected and accessible future. 

About the Job

As a Software Verification Engineer, you’ll ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of software powering brain-computer interface systems. You’ll take ownership of automated and manual testing processes to confirm our systems meet clinical-grade performance and safety standards. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to make sure our technology is tested against real-world scenarios and regulatory requirements.

Job Location

Onsite in Brooklyn, New York

Job Responsibilities

• Design and direct test strategies based on use cases and system/software requirements
• Write automated verification tests in Python (using Pytest)
• Conduct test reviews to ensure complete requirements coverage
• Author and execute manual test protocols and reports for design verification
• Develop software test cases and link them to requirements using traceability tools
• Perform testing on firmware and embedded systems in a Linux environment
• Validate both custom and open-source software tools used in development
• Collaborate with Software, Firmware, Electrical Engineering, and Regulatory/Quality teams
• Contribute to process improvement as the team scales and goals evolve
• As our team and goals grow, your responsibilities may adapt to meet changing needs or new opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in software verification, SDET, or systems test engineering in a medical device environment
• Strong Python testing skills (including Pytest)
• Comfortable with Linux OS and terminal navigation
• Familiarity with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Gherkin test writing
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD preferred)
• Familiarity with firmware in C
• Experience with Appium or Selenium for UI test automation
• Exposure to Dart, Flutter, Swift, and Xcode
• Knowledge of iOS development tools and environments
• Experience testing applications utilizing AWS or other cloud platforms
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $120,000–$140,000 depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or equity grants subject to board approval and company policy.

Benefits* 

• Subsidized medical and dental insurance coverage for you and your dependent(s)  
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability 
• 401k 
• Discretionary unlimited PTO 
• Flexible Spending Account for you and your dependent(s), with eligible plan elections
• Commuter benefits for NY employees

*for full-time, exempt employees 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)  

Synchron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by a