Software Test Manager

Stryker•San Jose, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

It’s Time to Join Stryker! Why Join Us? Be part of a new leadership role shaping the future of testing at Stryker. Lead a highly motivated, driven, and talented team of engineers. Work at the intersection of development and test, accelerating innovation and improving product reliability. Influence the evolution toward modern test automation and earlier test integration. Enjoy exposure to advanced technologies, simulation environments, and real-world medical device applications. At Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, we’re driven to make healthcare better. We develop innovative medical devices that help improve clinical outcomes and patient care worldwide. We are seeking a technically strong and people-focused Engineering Manager to lead testing activities for our next-generation Camera and Light Source product lines within our Endoscopy R&D team. This is a brand-new role offering the opportunity to build upon a solid foundation of existing test practices while driving the evolution toward greater automation and earlier test integration in the development cycle. You’ll lead a talented, highly engaged team of engineers across San Jose, Burnaby, and India, helping shape test methodologies, strengthen compliance rigor, and enable faster, more efficient product development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other related field.
8+ years of experience, preferably in software testing, including manual and automated test development.
2+ years of direct people leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GoogleTest, CppUnit, or similar automated test frameworks.
Understanding of FDA and ISO 13485 medical device compliance requirements.
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and simulation-based testing.
Background in real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded software, or hardware-software integration.
Experience building or scaling test automation frameworks in regulated environments.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Proven success in coaching junior engineers and leading organizational change.

Responsibilities

Lead and expand a team of test engineers responsible for testing innovative medical device systems.
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies spanning manual and automated approaches.
Provide hands-on technical direction in unit, integration, regression, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and simulation-based testing.
Drive the transition from 100% manual testing to a balanced 50–80% automation model over time.
Champion test-first methodologies that engage verification earlier in the development process.
Partner closely with development and systems engineering to align test execution with design and product goals.
Ensure compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards through robust test documentation and disciplined verification practices.
Establish and manage budgets, forecasts, and spending for the test engineering team.
Partner with senior leadership to align testing strategies with business, regulatory, and clinical priorities.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve test coverage, speed of design iteration, and overall quality.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a growing team of junior engineers through coaching, performance management, and engagement.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across geographies.
Lead change management efforts as the organization integrates test and development functions.