Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer

Career-defining. Life-changing. 

At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

We are looking for a systematic, detail-orientated, and proactive Embedded Software Test Engineer who has an interest in medical devices and in trying to break them! You would design and execute tests in support of our Class II cardiac monitoring devices and their supporting software infrastructure. In this role, you will act as an advocate for the quality of our software, both from the perspective of our patients and our internal customers, working primarily with firmware written in C and with C#/.NET windows desktop applications.

The position is located in Orange County, CA, and the role is hybrid, requiring you to be in the office as needed to use hardware and electrical lab equipment.
 

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform manual system-level, functional, and acceptance testing on embedded systems software (C) and supporting desktop software applications (C#/.NET).

• Collaborate with members of R&D and Manufacturing, among other teams, to define and implement testing strategies.

• Develop written verification test protocols, then subsequently document and report test results to both functional and customer requirements - in a manner consistent with regulatory and internal standards.

• Review requirements and design documentation to ensure technical accuracy as well as testability; act as a quality advocate throughout the development process.

• Analyze and test field failures to establish repeatability before working with the development team to address the root cause, and verify the correction before release. 

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of software quality or embedded software test experience.

• At least 3-4 years of experience in testing desktop tools and or testing embedded systems/hardware.

• Experience with electronic test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc) and ability to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues on circuits/hardware.

• Very good understanding of QA principles and processes. Particularly a familiarity with the software QA process in the medical device industry or other regulated environment (e.g., FAA, SEC, DoD, Title 21 CFR part 11), and the related verification, validation, and documentation requirements.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, finding creative solutions as well as enjoying investigative and troubleshooting processes.

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams, potentially leading testing efforts for a given project.

• Effective written communication skills in presentation of methods and observations.

Ways to Stand Out

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environment.

• Work experience in a firmware or software development role.

• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Python, C/C++, .NET/C#, MYSQL

• Understanding of Test-Driven Development and related use of unit testing approaches and tools (e.g., JUnit).

Location:

Orange County

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

$115,000.00 - $149,000.00

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

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