San Diego - Headquarters Software Regular Full Time
We are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient
product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We offer excellent benefits, which include a 401K plan, competitive health benefits, flexible vacation, and equity incentives.
We are looking for an experienced Software Test
Engineer II to join the Software
Product Design team. The Software
Product Design team’s goal is to define, guide, and verify seamless end-user experiences. In this role, you will help
design and test a complete sequencing solution with the necessary software interfaces to the chemistry, hardware, manufacturing and downstream analysis systems. You will be responsible for working with stakeholders across the organization to provide the best solutions possible.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Work as part of a team to
design, implement, integrate and test the software that enables the development and use of Element’s sequencing instrumentation.
Work with the software systems engineers and stakeholders to test hardware, biochemistry, instrument, cloud, and analysis interfaces and specifications.
Manage software and firmware configurations across a suite of instrumentation, software, and hardware offerings.
Assist in troubleshooting problems during development and
product sustaining.
Perform manual test cases, serving to test and confirm software and systems integration, as well as validating user needs and touchpoints.
Own and develop the software test plan, test cases, protocols, and reports.
Support automation of test cases as software and interfaces mature.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Programming,
Computer Science, Bioengineering or related field, plus 1-4 years in the Life
Science Industry with knowledge of DNA sequencing.
Experience working with software device and cloud
SaaS development teams.
Experience debugging software and embedded system interfaces.
Ability to work in the office/lab as a hands-on FTE.
Experience with Linux,
Python,
SQL/
NoSQL and interest in working with FPGA, and Embedded Systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Experience in participating in cross-organizational or inter-company collaboration.
Experience with manual and automated software testing.
Experience with automating test cases.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift 15 pounds
Travel:
N/A
Location:
San Diego, CA
Base Compensation Pay Range: 97,000-112,000
In addition to base compensation, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off.
Please Note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability,
veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.