Principal Software Engineer

• On-site role based in Santa Monica or Malibu, CA (100% on-site due to hardware access requirements)
• Less than 10% travel required

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Verification & Validation Engineer to lead software quality assurance and testing efforts for a regulated, hardware-integrated software product. This is a senior leadership role within the software R&D organization, focused on defining test strategy, guiding execution, and ensuring high standards of quality and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will work closely with software engineers, system test teams, hardware teams, and product management to plan testing objectives, allocate resources, manage schedules, and communicate software quality status to leadership. This role reports to the VP of Software Engineering.

• The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology
• Competitive compensation

• Define, plan, execute, and report end-to-end software testing activities in accordance with applicable standards, including IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and software lifecycle management practices
• Ensure testing aligns with the organization’s quality management system and risk management processes

• Lead and mentor software test engineers
• Collaborate with system test, software development, hardware, and product management teams to plan and execute testing activities across R&D

• Own the development and delivery of software quality and verification & validation documentation
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time at each development milestone
• Manage defect tracking and review activities, including coordinating defect review board (DRB) meetings
• Provide clear, accurate reporting on software quality, test progress, and risk status to stakeholders

• 8+ years of experience in regulated software quality assurance and software testing
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience supporting at least one full software product lifecycle, including delivery of QA documentation from product definition through post-release
• Proven ability to plan and execute testing in cross-functional environments and resolve issues identified during testing
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience converting manual test cases and procedures into automated testing solutions