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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Abbott Laboratories
- **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $228,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Github, Medical Software, Home Automation, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, E2e Testing, Cloud Services, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Case, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Scripting, Software Verification, Pytest, Playwright, Hardware Infrastructure, Restful APIs, Atlassian Bamboo, Microservices
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-software-test-engineer-alameda-ca--bcee497e-4638-4f00-b321-c9af60ee9047

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
 * 10+ years of experience in software verification and quality engineering
 * 3+ years of experience in medical device software development under FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304
 * Strong expertise in medical device V&V, including defect management and requirements traceability
 * Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing test automation opportunities across mobile, web, API, or similar platforms
 * Experience working within modern CI/CD ecosystems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Harness)
 * Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with a collaborative mindset, * Background in healthcare or other regulated industries
 * Strong automation-first mindset
 * Hands-on experience building scalable automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Playwright, Jest, REST Assured)
 * Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, with the ability to create reusable automation tools
 * Solid understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and compliance requirements such as HIPAA and GDPR
 * Experience with system integration and end-to-end testing involving both software and hardware components
 * Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and microservices testing, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Career Development, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Customer Experience, Design Verification, Diversity, Documentation, Ecosystems, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Functional Testing, GitHub, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Hardware Components, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Software, Home Automation, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), International Health, JavaScript, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Mentoring, Metrics, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Mobile Applications, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality
Assurance Methodology, Quality Engineering, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regression Testing, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Scalable System Development, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), System Test, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Strategy, Testing, Traceability, Tuition Reimbursement, Validation Testing, Verification Engineering, Verification Plans

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to lead verification and validation efforts across our cloud, and mobile platforms within a regulated medical device environment. This role is based in Alameda, CA, and plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and scalable delivery.

What You'll Work On

 * Own and execute end-to-end software verification for cloud services, mobile applications, and connected devices, ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle
 * Translate product and technical requirements into comprehensive verification strategies, test plans, test cases, and execution plans
 * Develop, maintain, and continuously improve verification plans, protocols, and reports in compliance with FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and related standards
 * Partner closely with product managers, architects, developers, and quality teams to ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned with verification strategies
 * Support risk management activities, including risk analysis, defect triage, impact assessments, and root-cause investigations
 * Participate in design reviews and verify design inputs and outputs meet regulatory and quality expectations
 * Design and implement scalable manual and automated testing strategies spanning functional, integration, system, and regression testing
 * Contribute to and evolve test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, embedding quality into continuous delivery workflows
 * Drive continuous improvement across verification processes, tools, metrics, and automation coverage
 * Mentor and guide junior test engineers, promoting strong engineering discipline, automation best practices, and regulatory excellence


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