Full Job Description
We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our Software Verification Team, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of medical device software
Meaningful work you will be a part of
Your responsibilities will include:
• Execute and develop software and systems verification and validation tests
• Contribute to design, development, and implementation of software test automation
• Draft regulatory-facing test protocols and test reports
• Assist in creating the verification and validation strategy for in house software and systems
• Provide guidance to the design team to ensure that design specifications and requirements are adequately written to support verification activities
• Become familiar with and stay current on relevant medical device software standards and regulations, cybersecurity guidelines, and testing best practices
• Identify, analyze, and report software defects and issues, and work with the development teams to resolve them
What you bring to the team
Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people's lives. We work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. And we understand that only by working together can we solve the unsolvable.
You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science
• 2+ years of experience with software verification and validation testing
• Experience with writing specifications, test protocols, and test reports
• Keen interest in software test automation; experience using test automation tools and frameworks is an asset
• Proficiency in Java is an asset.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
• Practical knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements and standards such as IEC 60601 and 62304 is preferred
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Proven ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team
• Positive and proactive attitude with the ability to execute tasks with an appropriate level of independence
• Enthusiastic about seeking innovative solutions to unforeseen challenges
• Flexibility and adaptability to take on additional responsibilities as appropriate
Compensation
Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% Retirement Savings Plan contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.
As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium's stock option plan.
• $70,000 - $96,000 (CAD Annually)
Your Benefits & Well-being
The total cash we've listed for this position includes a base salary, plus an annual contribution to a Retirement Savings Plan account to help support your financial goals.
Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees - effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.
Work-day flexibility - we offer a flexible work environment for daily working hours. In addition, we provide 3 personal days per year.
Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.
Family building - we provide top up for maternity leave, adoptive leave, and parental leave for non-birthing parents. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.
Career progression and learning support.
Professional membership support.