Senior Software Test Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer - Automated Testing - Radiation Therapy Medical Devices

About ViewRay Systems

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is a private technology company seeking to provide the global radiation therapy community with advanced medical instruments incorporating the highest level of technology possible. Our belief is that only significant technological innovation can enable society to conquer disease. Our mission is to dare to change the paradigms of medicine and solve "impossible" technical problems to enable clinicians to effect a cure to save precious human lives, mitigate pain and suffering, and enhance quality of life. Our vision is to become the world's leader in producing highly effective innovative technology to cure cancer.

ViewRay Systems designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian A3i radiation therapy system to treat cancer patients with the smallest radiation therapy margins available
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with the highest patient throughput demonstrated for the most complicated cases
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The system treats by aligning the sharpest radiation therapy beam on the market to diagnostic quality magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of the patient, adapts the treatment plan to the reality of the patient, and then uses the real-time MRIs to control the beam and record real-time doses delivered to the patient.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Test Engineer specializing in automated testing to join our team in developing and ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of radiation therapy medical devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, implementing, and executing automated test scripts to validate software and hardware components of life-critical medical devices. This role requires a deep understanding of quality assurance processes, automation tools, and regulatory standards in the medical device industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Automation Development: Lead, develop, and maintain automated test activities for software and firmware used in radiation therapy devices.
• Test Execution & Analysis: Execute automated tests, analyze results, and identify defects or performance issues in device functionality, user interfaces, and control systems.
• Test Framework Maintenance: Enhance and maintain automated testing frameworks to support new product development and design changes to existing products.
• Defect Tracking & Reporting: Log, track, and verify defects using bug-tracking tools, collaborating with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Test Strategy Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, and clinical engineers) to develop test strategies and plans for new and existing products.
• Risk Assessment: Participate in risk analysis and mitigation activities to ensure patient safety and device reliability.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed test plans, protocols, test cases, and reports to support functional testing, integration as well as validation and verification activities.
• Tool Selection & Optimization: Evaluate, recommend and validate automation test tools and technologies to improve testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, automation methodologies, and regulatory changes to enhance QA processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical device quality assurance or software testing, with at least 2 years focused on automated testing or software development.
• Proven track record as a hands-on QA engineer with a focus on technical contributions rather than management responsibilities. Experience in designing and executing tests in real-world projects.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, with a proven ability to transform software requirements into actionable, traceable test cases.
• Strong common sense and pragmatic judgment.
• Ability to discuss and collaborate effectively with developers, product managers, and other departments.
• Comfortable gathering requirements, clarifying ambiguities, and resolving issues across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with testing radiation therapy devices, medical imaging systems, or familiarity working under stringent regulatory and QA standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze code, particularly useful for reviewing and maintaining unit tests.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript). Familiarity with other automation tools such as Puppeteer or Robot Framework.
• Skilled in CI/CD pipeline integration, managing build configurations (development vs. release), and implementing test tool and test packaging processes.
• Capable of designing, executing, and evaluating fuzz tests to identify edge-case issues and potential security vulnerabilities.
• Knowledgeable in structured release cycles, versioning strategies, and managing release artifacts.
• Proficient in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages to develop automation tools and test utilities.

Personal Interactions

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at a variety of technical levels.
• Collaboration with global teams may require flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work effectively as part of the diverse team including physicists, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced environment and with multiple projects.
• Able to travel up to 10% & lift 50 lbs.

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
Commensurate with experience

Ability to Relocate:
Cleveland, OH 44128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:
In person in Cleveland, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits
:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and flexible schedule
• Office stocked with snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals

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