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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Field Study Test Engineer I (Systems Reliability Tester) - **Company:** Tandem Diabetes Care - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Issue Tracking Systems, Mobile Application Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Cyber-physical Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Ingestion, Reliability of Systems, Integration Tests, Data Analytics - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f60aa4b2048de15c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical engineering?, * Strong understanding of integrated system behavior in complex product ecosystems. * Ability to discuss technical scope across multiple domains, including hardware, embedded software, mobile applications, connectivity, cloud, and end-to-end workflows. * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret both qualitative observations and quantitative KPI trends. * Ability to identify system-level failure modes and translate field findings into clear, actionable issues for development teams. * Excellent written communication and documentation skills. * Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills. * Familiarity with participant-facing workflows, training materials, and study support processes. * Comfortable operating in a regulated product development environment with defined documentation and quality expectations., * Bachelor's degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and job experience. * 5+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering and integration testing. * Experience working on multi-component connected products or cyber-physical systems. * Experience creating structured plans, protocols, test/study scenarios, and readiness criteria for product evaluations. * Preferred experience with: + Product validation, field reliability, or technical study leadership. + Medical devices or other regulated industries. + Non-clinical human subject research studies, usability investigations, or simulated use evaluations. + Defining KPIs and working with analytics/data teams on data ingestion and readouts. + Issue tracking systems, defect triage, and cross-functional debugging., Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information., Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ## Description The Senior Field Study Test Engineer I is a highly technical and systems-oriented engineer that leads non-clinical field studies for in-development products from planning through definition, execution, analysis, and final documentation. This role is responsible for translating study requests into well-defined study plans and protocols, ensuring the integrated system under study is technically ready, defining meaningful KPIs in partnership with data analytics and cross-functional teams, and turning field observations into actionable insights for product & development teams. This individual will help ensure field studies are representative of real-world use, technically rigorous, and aligned to product and systems learning objectives. The Sr Field Study Test Engineer I at Tandem are also responsible for: * Owns and leads end-to-end (E2E) software studies, providing strategic direction across planning, kickoff, execution, and final readouts while ensuring alignment to program and business objectives. * Defines, documents, and continuously refines study plans, protocols, and key performance indicators (KPIs) using scoping documents and expert-level understanding of the E2E system architecture and workflows. * Participates effectively in technical scoping and readiness discussions by understanding end-to-end system behavior across hardware, embedded, mobile, cloud, and supporting tools. * Serves as a senior cross-functional partner to Clinical, Regulatory, and Engineering teams, driving documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission for on-body studies. * Translates complex business needs and technical requirements into well-scoped, executable study deliverables, balancing speed, quality, and risk. * Proactively monitors study health by analyzing trends, KPIs, and issues, assesses impact and risk, and leads timely escalation and resolution with senior stakeholders. * Authors and reviews high-quality study deliverables including executive-level reports, summaries, and documentation that synthesize outcomes, insights, and actionable recommendations. * Collaborates with Data Analytics / Data Science and cross-functional teams to define KPIs, data collection requirements, and readout expectations for each study. * Defines and coordinates pre-study smoke / sanity testing for the system under test, including software builds, test environment, and study materials for execution. * Anticipates realistic user workflows, usage patterns, edge cases, in-field challenges, etc., and incorporates them into representative study tasks and scenarios. * Analyzes reported issues for system-level patterns and escalates defects, risks, and critical observations to development teams and stakeholders in a timely manner. * Contributes to continuous improvement of field study templates, protocols, workflows, and standard methods for scalable study execution WHEN & WHERE YOU'LL WORK: Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. 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