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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Test Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Formal Verification, Linux Commands, Regression Testing, Software Tools, Scripting, Test Scripts, System-level Testing, Domain Driven Design - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FC3A1D2404504223BCD1EACC72C9A025/job/ ## About the Role * 2+ years of hands-on software testing experience preferably with complex medical devices, robotics or embedded capital systems * Good verbal & written communication, analytical & problem-solving skills, learning attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively with onshore teams * Strong understanding of hardware/software interfacing, embedded devices, and electro-mechanical systems * Experience executing and maintaining formal test cases and verification documentation * Working knowledge of networking concepts, including how devices communicate and exchange data * Experience testing software across software, firmware, and hardware layers * Experience performing IQ/OQ/EQ or software tool validation in regulated environments * Exposure to Python scripting for test support * Experience with system/instrument qualification or equivalency testing * Familiarity with Linux commands and embedded software environments ## Description As a Software Test Engineer within our organization, you will play a critical role in verifying software for a groundbreaking robotic surgical platform. This role is highly hands-on and domain-driven, requiring deep understanding of complex hardware, embedded systems, and how software interacts with physical devices in a regulated medical environment. This position is ideal for someone with strong manual testing expertise, true medical device or robotics domain knowledge, and experience working at the intersection of hardware, firmware, networking, and software. * Execute manual test cases, test scripts, and formal verification protocols across functional, integration, and system-level testing * Install software on robotic surgical platforms and perform testing on release builds * Perform ad hoc and exploratory testing during development cycles, including defect verification and regression testing * Create, update, and maintain detailed test documentation, scripts, and execution records following formal design verification practices * Work closely with software, firmware, and hardware engineering teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects * Validate end-to-end workflows involving hardware-software interfacing and device-to-device communication * Support system qualification, instrument qualification, and equivalency testing as required * Use defect tracking and requirements tools to trace coverage and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. ## Related Videos - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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