Sr. Software Test Engineer

Sr. Software Test Engineer

The Sr. Software Test Engineer will join a highly effective product quality team in Waltham, working side‑by‑side with developers in an Agile environment. You will develop test cases for a wide range of software components, including user interface and algorithms, write or update test cases, manually execute tests, and interact with a variety of electronic equipment in the lab. In addition to manual testing, you will be involved in test automation that requires coding skills in Python or other programming languages in a Linux environment.

Our tools include ELK, Jira, Jama, Jenkins, and Squish.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

• Design, develop and execute test cases to ensure product quality by proving system functionality and verifying that business and user requirements are met in the Electrophysiology domain.
• Manually execute tests and/or execute automated test scripts.
• Create and execute automated test scripts.
• Debug and fix issues in automated test scripts within their verification points.
• Debug and fix issues related to the automation framework.
• Execute automation runs to test JIRA items and coordinate with multiple scrum teams.
• Ensure that tests have been conducted in accordance with written procedures.
• Document test results and write test reports.
• Diagnose problems and report bugs and enhancements in the bug‑tracking system.
• Share knowledge and demonstrate product areas to other team members on an ad‑hoc basis.
• Assist in determining test methodology, test strategy, and test data setup.
• Participate in daily scrum meetings, product review meetings, bug triage meetings, etc.
• Work closely with software development, hardware engineering, field support, and other cross‑functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree along with 5+ years of software test engineering or related experience, or 3+ years with a master’s degree or advanced degree; preferred BS/MS in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of Python programming experience.
• Prior experience with source‑code management tools such as Git and Bit Bucket.
• Working experience with databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Programming experience such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C or C++.
• Strong product quality and testing experience, preferably in the medical device domain.
• Experience with ultrasound medical devices.
• Working knowledge of test automation under Linux/Unix environments.
• A natural attention to detail and a penchant for organizing and documenting.
• A good learner who can master complex software and quickly adapt to new tools and technologies.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum development environments.
• Ability to think logically and analytically in a problem‑solving environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Follow company policy regarding ISO and FDA documentation and compliance for medical devices.

Requisition

Minimum Salary: $86,600
Maximum Salary: $164,500

Boston Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and champion a diverse workforce that creates difference because of the unique lenses each individual brings. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law.

For Massachusetts positions, Boston Scientific prohibits the use of lie detector tests and ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations. Candidates for safety‑sensitive positions may be subject to a prohibited substance test. As the company continues to adapt its policies, ongoing updates will be communicated throughout the hiring process.