Staff Software Engineer, Robotic Test Automation

About the role

The Staff Software Engineer position is based in our Campbell, California offices and is on-site and full-time.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the software test automation strategy across application, integration, and system-level testing.
• Design, implement, and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks, reusable test libraries, test harnesses, simulators, mocks, stubs, and related tooling.
• Create the roadmap for automated integration and system-level testing, including multi-application execution, inter-process communication, simulation-based testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, robotic platform testing, and end-to-end scenarios where appropriate.
• Develop risk-based test strategies and verification coverage that connect requirements, architecture, software hazards, defect history, and system behavior.
• Mentor engineers in automation design, test strategy, testable software design, and effective verification practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, biomedical engineering or related field and minimum 8 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience as a software engineer, test automation architect, or similar role.
• Strong Python programming experience; Python is the primary language for this role.
• Proven ability to design automated test frameworks, test harnesses, simulation layers, mocks, service substitutes, and reusable test infrastructure.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as pytest, GoogleTest, CTest, Robot Framework, Playwright, or similar technologies (preferred).
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, simulation-based testing, digital twins, or automated test fixtures (preferred).

Qualifications

• Experience with medical robotics and test automation.
• Knowledge of medical device regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Experience with medical imaging and diagnostic systems.

Skills

• Python programming.
• Test automation frameworks and tools.
• Hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, simulation-based testing.
• Medical robotics and test automation.
• Medical device regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Medical imaging and diagnostic systems.

Benefits

• Stock options.
• Competitive salaries.
• A 401k plan.
• Health benefits.
• Generous PTO.
• A parental leave program.

Pay

$207,000 – 230,000 annually

Schedule

On-site and full-time