Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, Abbott, as the description focuses heavily on Abbott's products and location rather than Viltis and uses language typical of a recruiting firm posting for a client.
Job overview
The Senior or Lead Software Quality Engineer role involves specialized software project activities to ensure quality and compliance of Abbott's cardiac rhythm management medical devices, impacting patient health and device reliability.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes analyzing requirements, developing and maintaining automated test scripts in Python, verifying software for cardiac devices, mentoring team members, conducting risk and cybersecurity analysis, debugging software issues, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's in software engineering or related field, at least 6 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with software testing in medical devices; experience with formal development methodologies and automated testing is preferred.
Company information
Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a broad portfolio in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generics, serving over 160 countries with innovative cardiac rhythm management solutions.
Team overview
The position is within Abbott's Cardiac Rhythm Management division, focusing on medical devices that improve heart health and patient quality of life.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Sylmar, California, within Abbott's Cardiac Rhythm Management division, with no mention of remote work or travel requirements.
Unique job features
The role uniquely involves working on Class II medical devices like ICDs and pacemakers, applying clinical workflow simulations and cybersecurity testing in a regulated FDA environment.
Company overview
Viltis is a consulting firm specializing in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. The company provides expert consulting services, including regulatory compliance, technical writing, pharmacovigilance, and adverse event reporting. Viltis has a strong presence in the industry, offering personalized resource solutions to its clients. The firm has grown significantly, providing a dedicated team of consultants to various companies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in software quality assurance, particularly in developing and executing automated test scripts using Python, as this is a core requirement for the Engineer, Software Quality role at Viltis.
Highlight your experience with medical device software, especially in Class II devices like ICDs and Pacemakers, and your ability to comply with FDA regulations and quality management systems, which are critical for this position.
Apply through multiple channels including Viltis's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don't miss any opportunities.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals working in the Abbott Cardiac Rhythm Management division at Viltis; start conversations by referencing recent innovations in cardiac rhythm management or asking about their experiences with software quality challenges in medical devices.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'automated testing,' 'Python,' 'FDA compliance,' 'medical device software,' and 'test design,' ensuring your resume passes initial screenings effectively.
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