10x Genomics · 1 month ago
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQE)
Pleasanton, California, USA HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $224K/yr
5+ years exp10x Genomics is a company committed to accelerating the understanding of biology. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to focus on the validation and compliance of business-critical computerized systems in a regulated environment, ensuring all validation activities meet regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain test scripts using appropriate tools to automate testing and regression testing for validated systems, increasing efficiency and repeatability
Utilize agentic AI and LLM’s to design and develop tools that increase process efficiency
Lead and execute all activities related to the validation lifecycle of non-product software systems, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, ISO 13485 (future state), and relevant regulatory requirements
Act as the subject matter expert for the validation of essential corporate systems, which may include: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems (i.e. Salesforce, Oracle). Production software (LIMS, eQMS etc.). Spreadsheet Validation (e.g., Microsoft Excel) used for critical manufacturing and quality control processes
Author, review, and approve validation documentation, including Validation Plans (VP), User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), Traceability Matrices (TM), Test Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), and Validation Reports (VR)
Ensure all validation activities and system documentation are maintained in an "audit-ready" state. Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, regulatory body inspections) as the CSV expert
Manage validation efforts related to system updates, patches, configurations, and major upgrades through the established Change Control process
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in writing automation scripts in Python and using software testing tools to drive efficient, repeatable testing
5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance AND Computer System Validation (CSV) in a regulated, design-controlled industry (e.g., Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology)
Demonstrated, in-depth understanding of ISO 13485 (or strong experience with an equivalent quality standard like FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or 21 CFR Part 11). Current experience in an ISO 9001 environment is a plus
Exceptional technical writing skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and compliant validation documentation
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
Preferred
Hands-on experience with Agentic AI and LLM
Basic understanding of GxP or FDA 21 CFR Part 11
Proven, hands-on experience validating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and configured software, specifically ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.), LIMS, and complex spreadsheet validation
Benefits
Equity grants
Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
Annual bonus program
Sales incentive program
Company
10x Genomics
Cells are the basic unit of life.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Serge Saxonov
Co-founder and CEO
Eric Whitaker
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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