Software Test Engineer - R&D

San Diego, CA, United States

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take a “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. We’re also so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Since many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more attandemdiabetes.com.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

Leads and coordinates activities of employees engaged in performing audits and tests of software products in accordance with software test plans and procedures. Assigns debugging and defect characterization tasks, and reviews detailed configuration and descriptions for passing and failing tests for product evaluation reports. Oversees documentation of test operations and reports results to software engineering.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT :

Develops and assists with implementation of software validation test plans.

Prepares and reviews software test plan reports including pass/fail product evaluations.

Performs and documents software test audits in compliance with test plan procedures.

Assists product development engineers in the diagnosis and replication of product failures.

Oversees and identifies actual or potential problems in test plans.

Efficiently manages own time to complete work and associated paperwork by assigned completion dates.

Records and compiles data for documentation of test procedures and prepares reports.

Reviews data for compliance to specifications, recognizes events outside the norm, and reports abnormalities.

Estimates test efforts for new project deliverables.

Plans and implements test strategies for system upgrades.

Works as a contributing member of cross-functional teams as needed, working closely with R&D engineering, Technical Support and Quality Engineers to match software testing processes with documented specification requirements.

Keeps the department manager abreast of activities and issues of the software test group and informs appropriate groups of trends.

Provides on-the-job training and direction to less experienced staff as assigned.

Confirms completion of required training plan for software testers before job responsibilities are assumed.

Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

EXTRA AWESOME: Bachelor’s degree in EE or CS is required,or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.

3+ years of experience with software test or quality assurance.

Experience as a lead tester who fully participates in specification and clarification of software requirements.

Must have experience as a test engineer with expertise in the system they support.

Experience with creation, Design Change Assessments, and participate in the software review board.

Experience in proofreading, following detailed work instructions, and projects requiring critical thinking skills.

Ability to read and follow procedures and flow diagrams.

Able to effectively share information and ideas within and outside of department in written or verbal form; able to put forth own ideas and gain understanding from others.

Proficient at supporting effective interactions between team members and among cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated ability to schedule and coordinate project priorities and resources and to produce high quality work.

Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies.

Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Proficient knowledge of at least one embedded or cloud-based programming language, preferably JavaScript, Python, C or C# would be a plus.

Familiar with common test frameworks and automation tools, preferably selenium web driver, jasmine, mocha, Appium would be a plus.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

In addition to innovative technology, we have a culture that fosters the idea that the happiest people are the most productive people. Not only do we hire forward-thinking achievers to join our workforce; we reward, develop, and retain them too. Just one of the many reasons of how we #StayAwesome! To learn more about our culture and benefits please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $31.25 - $45.65 per hour. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus, equity, and a robust benefits package.

Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts. You’ll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (starting in year 1) and have access to a 401k plan with company match. Learn more about Tandem’s benefits here!

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Potential new employees must successfully complete a drug screen (excludes marijuana) and background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

REFERRALS:

We love a good referral! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this position, please share!

If you are applying for this job and live in California, please read Tandem’s CCPA Notice: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.

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