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PacBio · 7 hours ago

Staff Engineer, Software, Test

Menlo Park, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $256K/yr

5+ years exp

PacBio is a premier life science technology company that designs and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer in Test, you will ensure the quality and reliability of software applications for genomic sequencing platforms, collaborating with various teams to develop and execute comprehensive test plans.

BiotechnologyChemicalGeneticsLife ScienceMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance test automation and tools for multiple DNA sequencer instrument control systems as part of development and release cycles

Develop and implement test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and usability leveraging automated testing, white box and black box approaches

Conduct thorough testing of software applications, including functional, regression, integration, and system testing

Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with development teams to resolve issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality standards and requirements

Participate in design and code reviews to provide input on potential issues and improvements from a quality perspective

Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies

Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies relevant to software quality assurance in life sciences

Qualification

Test automationSoftware quality assuranceScripting languagesTest frameworksRegulatory knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a minimum of 5-8 years with a Master's degree; or a minimum of 3-7 years with a PhD

A degree in Computer Science, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a related field

Experience with test automation for robotics, device control and simulation of hardware devices

Experience with the entire test cycle – from test design and authoring to execution, debugging and log analysis, as well as reporting

Experience with automated testing tools and test frameworks (e.g., pytest)

Fluency with one or more scripting languages (i.e., Python, JavaScript)

Proven experience in software quality assurance, preferably in a regulated industry such as biotechnology or healthcare

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills