Staff Engineer, Software, Test

PacBio • Menlo Park, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer in Test at PacBio, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications integral to our genomic sequencing platforms. You will collaborate closely with software developers, product managers, and bioinformatics scientists to develop and execute comprehensive test plans leveraging test automation as well as white box and black box testing. Your contributions will directly impact the accuracy and efficiency of our cutting-edge sequencing systems, empowering scientists and researchers worldwide.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a minimum of 5-8 years with a Master’s degree; or a minimum of 3-7 years with a PhD.
• A degree in Computer Science, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Experience with test automation for robotics, device control and simulation of hardware devices.
• Experience with the entire test cycle – from test design and authoring to execution, debugging and log analysis, as well as reporting.
• Experience with automated testing tools and test frameworks (e.g., pytest).
• Fluency with one or more scripting languages (i.e., Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with test automation for robotics, device control and simulation of hardware devices.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance, preferably in a regulated industry such as biotechnology or healthcare.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.
• Non-Field Based Employees are required to be onsite Monday-Thursday (Friday work from home). Depending on the role, some employees may be required to be 100% onsite.
• You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.
• All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO) for software development in healthcare or life sciences.
• Experience with genomic data analysis or bioinformatics tools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance test automation and tools for multiple DNA sequencer instrument control systems as part of development and release cycles.
• Develop and implement test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and usability leveraging automated testing, white box and black box approaches.
• Conduct thorough testing of software applications, including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality standards and requirements.
• Participate in design and code reviews to provide input on potential issues and improvements from a quality perspective.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies relevant to software quality assurance in life sciences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level