Senior Software Test Engineer

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive's new robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer. The main responsibility of the position is to lead the software verification of Networking features for multiple Ion products. 
This position requires an individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with highly technical peers, and the capability to manage work load among multiple products, changing priorities, and alternating between hands on verification, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting, and formal design control documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop test methods and test protocols for functional software verification applying to Ion’s System and PlanPoint products.
• Review and provide feedback on requirement/specification clarity to support test method development.
• Participate in software development team meetings during product definition, design, and implementation phases, influencing design aspects for test tools and automation needs.
• Perform root cause analysis and facilitate timely resolution of product issues relating to networking and embedded platform features.
• Perform traceability analysis to ensure 100% test coverage
• Support formal Verification and Validation activities (perform test execution, write reports, verify JIRA tickets)
• Identify areas for product and process improvements and work with the engineering teams to implement them.
• Escalation of issues to internal engineering groups as appropriate

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements: 

To qualify for this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline and 4+ years’ experience (or Master’s degree with 2+ years’ experience)
• Experience with Defect Tracking and Requirements Traceability tools
• Excellent communication (verbal and presentation) and documentation skills
• Ability to work with limited guidance in a fast paced environment
• Possess excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Troubleshooting mindset, an ability to systematically and effectively break down a system or process into subparts to identify failure mechanisms

Ideally, a candidate would also have:

• Scripting skills (Python, batch, shell, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux Operating systems and Virtualization
• Experience with Medical Design Control processes
• Experience with Bug Tracking tools
• Experience with Requirements Management Tools
• Experience with Test Management Tools

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, preg