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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Stryker Corporation
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $196,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://stryker.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/StrykerCareers/job/Portage-Michigan/Senior-Staff-Software-Test-Engineer--R-D_R575835

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 6 or more years' experience.
 * Experience developing production software in a team environment using C, C++, or a similar language
 * Experience developing software to control multi-actuator, electro-mechanical systems
 * Understanding of software reliability, fault detection/isolation, and performance algorithm techniques.
 * Experience in HW/SW and GUI development for embedded Linux systems
 * Experience developing in a controlled environment under configuration management
 * Knowledge of standard communication data protocols (UART, USB, I2C, Ethernet)

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Software for bootloader, kernel, and applications developed in C/C++ according to regulated standards for the Software Development Life Cycle within the Medical Device industry

## Description

* As a Software Test Engineer, you will develop and execute robust software verification procedures
 * You will work closely with hardware and software design teams to identify test methods and tools
 * Understand software and system requirements to identify the best methods to verify their implementation
 * Be responsible for documentation of test procedures and test forms, as well as supporting documents
 * Drive root cause investigations for failures from software tests
 * Be a key contributor to the software development process for embedded medical devices.
 * Participate in the greater Stryker software community to continually improve the way we work.