Principal Test Engineer; W2

Top 3

Skills:

• Automation Architecture and Framework Design
• Expertise designing scalable test automation architectures and frameworks that support distributed systems.
• Advanced Python Automation Development
• Strong hands‑on Python development for building automation frameworks, simulation tools, and automated test suites.
• Systems-Level Testing and Quality Strategy
• Experience defining testing strategies for complex systems.

• Lead Automation Architecture and Strategy
• Contribute to design and evolution of the test automation architecture.
• Build and Maintain Advanced Automation Capabilities
• Develop automation frameworks, test utilities, simulation tools, CI pipelines, and test scripts improving reliability and coverage.
• Drive Quality Across Engineering Teams
• Partner with development and system teams to improve testability and ensure robust validation of system behavior, performance, and reliability.

Target Years of

Experience:

7-10+ years of automated software testing

Client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Principal Software Test Engineer - Automation to join our Cardiac Mapping and Ablation System team. This role is essential in supporting the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced medical devices. You will be an integral member of the Affera Software Team, working on cutting‑edge technology in the electrophysiology field.

The ideal candidate has experience designing, developing, validating, and maintaining test automation frameworks to test real‑time high‑performance visualization applications. They will take ownership of key features while working collaboratively with other engineering teams and are passionate about working on a product that will have a positive impact on the lives of millions.

• Craft a flexible and reliable test automation framework tailored to our company and product needs.
• Investigate, propose, and implement new technologies or processes which improve the reliability and efficiency of automation.
• Maintain broad understanding of current testing software technologies.
• Perform workflow analysis, document test results and recommend quality improvements
• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
• Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
• Strong in programming languages such as Python, C++/C# or similar languages
• Knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304 and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related
• Strong understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements.
• Experience in UI automation for desktop‑based applications (i.e., Ranorex, Appium, Katalon, Squish, etc.)
• Experienced test automation in robotics or related industry.
• Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases (i.e., Polarion, TFS, Test Rail, JAMA, etc.).

• Ability to work with QA to ensure testing meets Quality and Regulatory needs.
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations.
• Ability to work with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineers when discovering, documenting, and resolving integration issues.
• Strong understanding of good documentation practices
• Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators
• Experience writing technical reports
• Experience with QT/QML
• Experience with software version control systems, such as Git
• Experience with Agile development
• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal