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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Test Suite, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Mobile Application Development, Code Coverage, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Signals Intelligence, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Firmware, Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Application Software, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Software Tools, Requirements Traceability, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Subversion, System Testing, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ca/san-diego/efdd407d-c799-4356-83e0-9099c6d410d3 ## About the Role * 5+ years of software development, software testing, or software test development experience. * Strong programming skills in Python and/or Java. * Demonstrated experience developing automated software tests. * Experience working within an established automation framework. * Proven understanding of software testing and software quality assurance practices. * Ability to analyze failures and collaborate with development teams on root-cause investigations. * Experience reviewing software requirements, system requirements, and design specifications. * Experience developing or modifying automated regression tests as requirements change. * Familiarity with mobile application testing on Android and/or iOS. * API or server communication testing experience. * Experience testing software integrated with firmware, hardware, or connected devices. * Use of source control tools such as Git. * Strong written communication and software documentation skills. * Effective communication with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders. * Comfortable learning and leveraging AI-assisted software development tools. * Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Medical device experience is helpful but not required., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description Firmware Visionary Automation Innovation Test Suite Communication Code Coverage Cyber Security System Testing Version Control Test Automation Medical Devices Computer Science Software Testing Regression Testing System Requirements Software Engineering Software Development Software Documentation Training Documentation Artificial Intelligence Requirements Traceability Engineering Design Process Android (Operating System) Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Mobile Application Testing Verification And Validation Bug Tracking And Management Python (Programming Language) Mobile Application Development Cross-Functional Collaboration, The Senior Software Test Development Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, executing, and maintaining end-to-end automated tests that support software and firmware integrations within medical device systems. The role involves enhancing an existing Python automation framework, primarily interacting with mobile applications and connected product environments., * Develop, execute, and maintain end-to-end automated tests. * Enhance existing Python-based test automation capabilities. * Test integrations across software, firmware, mobile applications, and server platforms. * Analyze automated test failures and support root-cause investigations. * Record and track defects using the team's bug-tracking system. * Collaborate with software development, test development, and verification and validation teams. * Review software requirements, system requirements, and design specifications. * Update automated tests and test protocols as requirements change. * Execute regression testing and validation activities. * Create and maintain requirements traceability and test coverage documentation. * Follow internal software development, cybersecurity, quality, and validation procedures. * Use approved AI-assisted coding tools to support efficient test development and execution., DevOps Jenkins Planning Teamwork Equities Scripting Purchasing Upskilling Digital.ai Market Data Cryptography Communication Product Design Key Management Microsoft Excel Version Control Test Automation Microsoft Visio Ancient History Microsoft Office Computer Science Software Testing Secret Clearance Agile Methodology Programming Tools CompTIA Security+ Apache Subversion Analytical Method Regression Testing Process Improvement Systems Engineering User Interface (UI) Time Off Management Security Engineering Microsoft PowerPoint Product Requirements Signals Intelligence Software Documentation Continuous Integration Functional Requirement Agile Software Development Computer Network Operations Git (Version Control System) Scrum (Software Development) Python (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Product Software Implementation Method Certified Information Systems Security Professional +0 Salesforce Developer Software Test Engineer Leidos San Diego, CA*On-Site JIRA DevOps Jenkins Planning Teamwork Equities Scripting Purchasing Upskilling Digital.ai Market Data Cryptography Communication Product Design Key Management Microsoft Excel Version Control Test Automation Microsoft Visio Ancient History Microsoft Office Computer Science Software Testing Secret Clearance Agile Methodology Programming Tools CompTIA Security+ Apache Subversion Analytical Method Regression Testing Process Improvement Systems Engineering User Interface (UI) Time Off Management Security Engineering Microsoft PowerPoint Product Requirements Signals Intelligence Software Documentation Continuous Integration Functional Requirement Agile Software Development Computer Network Operations Git (Version Control System) Scrum (Software Development) Python (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Product Software Implementation Method Certified Information Systems Security Professional +0 Salesforce Developer Sr Software Test Engineer Actalent San Diego, CA*Remote Writing Firmware Visionary Automation Innovation Test Suite Communication Code Coverage Cyber Security System Testing Version Control Test Automation Medical Devices Computer Science Software Testing Regression Testing System Requirements Software Engineering Software Development Software Documentation Training Documentation Artificial Intelligence Requirements Traceability Engineering Design Process Android (Operating System) Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Mobile Application Testing Verification And Validation Bug Tracking And Management Python (Programming Language) Mobile Application Development Cross-Functional Collaboration +0 ## Related Videos - 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