Intuitive

Healthcare

SeniorSystemTestEngineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior System Test Engineer at Intuitive. Skills: System Test, Python, Test Strategy, Software Verification. Partner with designers, analysts, and developers for testable requirements. Identify edge use cases not defined in requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure the high quality of the robotic surgical products; Increase efficiency and overall software reliability

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Debugging; Issue Resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19 may be required, May be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees from certain countries, Final offers contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed Technology Control Plan

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's or 6 years of experience and a Master's or a PhD with 3 years of or equivalent experience, Experience developing test scripts in Python for functional testing of user interface features, Experience in troubleshooting, triaging and providing detailed debug information for expediting issue resolution, Experience developing detailed test plans, assessing risks, filing detailed bug reports, and providing relevant data for test reporting, Ability to drive cross-functional communications, understanding dependencies while also ensuring a tight timeline can be maintained, Excellent knowledge of product / software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and testing tools, Experienced in testing complex systems with multiple software and hardware components, preferably including FDA-regulated products

Nice to Have

Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for details with focus on end-user experiences and ability to go above and beyond to ensure a high-quality release, Continuously learning and advancing skills across multiple areas

What You'll Do.

Partner with designers

and developers for testable requirements

Identify edge use cases not defined in requirements

Participate in design reviews and provide verification input

Design and implement manual and automated test strategies

and execute test protocols for user interaction features

Champion continuous improvement by optimizing verification workflows

Log and manage issues in the issue tracking system

Work with development and cross-functional teams to debug

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product interaction design, software development, systems analysts, human factors, clinical, quality and regulatory teams; Work with development and cross-functional teams to debug

Communication Scope

Drive cross-functional communications

Process & Methodology

Assess risks, Ensure a tight timeline can be maintained

Full Job Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible. Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care. As a Senior System Test Engineer within the Multiport System & Release team, you will be responsible for all aspects of system level software verification test activities to ensure the high quality of the robotic surgical products. You will closely collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to product interaction design, software development, systems analysts, human factors, clinical, quality and regulatory teams. You will understand the system from both a technical perspective and the user’s viewpoint, and drive def

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