Software Test Engineer
Echo Neurotechnologies
- Location
- Onsite (San Francisco, California)
- Compensation
- $140k - $190k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
Echo Neurotechnologies is an early-stage startup developing Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology to restore autonomy for people with disabilities. They seek a Software Test Engineer to ensure the reliability and safety of their complex medical device, driving validation efforts and building automated test suites.
Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- 401(k) Program
Perks
- Stock Options
Full job details
Company Overview
Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.
Team Culture
Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to strengthen our quality-focused engineering team. Your work will directly support the reliability and safety of a complex connected medical device. You will design robust test coverage, lead validation efforts across multiple platforms, and ensure that every software release meets the high standards required in regulated environments. Additionally, you will work closely with other software engineers to design and implement integration tests.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including plans, protocols, results, reports and design reviews.
- Define acceptance criteria and partner with engineering and product teams to ensure alignment.
- Drive the QA process for new software releases, including planning, test execution, defect triage, and release readiness assessments.
- Ensure testing practices align with relevant medical software standards and regulations.
- Design, implement, and maintain integration tests for cloud, desktop, and mobile applications.
- Build automated test suites to verify end-to-end workflows and system behaviors.
Role Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience developing integration tests and automated test frameworks using Python.
- Experience testing distributed systems across cloud, desktop, and mobile environments.
- Experience managing software verification and validation (V&V) for medical devices per IEC 62304.
- Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background testing complex, data-rich applications.
- Exposure to hardware-software systems or connected device ecosystems.
- Familiarity with accessibility and usability considerations in test design.
What We Offer
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An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.
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Competitive compensation, including stock options.
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Comprehensive benefits package.
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401(k) program with matching contributions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Confidentiality
All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.