Software Quality Engineer I

Bring more to life. 

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?  

At Masimo, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.   

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

Masimo is a global medical technology company that develops and produces a wide array of industry-leading monitoring technologies, including non-invasive measurements, sensors, patient monitors, and automation and connectivity solutions. Our mission is, Masimo innovations empower clinicians to transform patient care. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a culture that’s driven by passion, challenging the status quo, and making an impact in the lives of others. 

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The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for the development and lifecycle management of software used in medical devices by ensuring quality, cybersecurity, compliance, and effective risk management throughout the product lifecycle.

This position reports to the Sr Director, Product Compliance and is part of the Quality Compliance team located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.   

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Support software risk management activities, including hazard analysis, failure mode assessments, and risk control verification.
• Review software design and development deliverables, support verification and validation activities, assess software changes, and ensure compliance with applicable domestic and international regulations and standards.
• Support cybersecurity threat modeling and security risk assessment, review cybersecurity requirements and testing documentation, and assist with vulnerability monitoring, assessment and remediation tracking.
• Review and approve software development deliverables, including requirements, architecture, risk documentation, test protocols, traceability, and validation records.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 1+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Cybersecurity, or Software Quality within a regulated industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile and/or waterfall development methodologies.
• Experience supporting software verification and validation activities.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: 

• Experience supporting Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), embedded software, connected devices, or cybersecurity-focused products.
• Experience with automated test tools, defect tracking systems, or application lifecycle management systems.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE), or equivalent certification.
• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline.

Masimo, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. 

The annual salary range  for this role is $70,000 - $90,000.  This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.  

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.  

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.  

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.  

Bonus / Incentive Pay  

10% of annual base salary   

This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay.  This is the target earnings as % of base annual salary, subject to objective eligibility criteria and performance conditions as set out in the applicable scheme terms and conditions.   

This job is also eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits. Details regarding these benefits will be provided separately.  

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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