Software Quality Engineer II

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working From Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview.

About the role: 
The Software Quality Assurance Engineer III will serve as a Quality representative in the Neuromodulation Software/Firmware product development. The Software Quality Assurance Engineer III will provide Quality Engineering input throughout the product life cycle process. The Software Quality Assurance Engineer III will be actively participating in design activities of new product development and sustaining activities for commercialized product. The Software Quality Assurance Engineer III will be involved in the development, testing and validation of Software/Firmware products.  

In the Neuromodulation division, we continue to advance science in electronic implantable technologies that help patients manage debilitating chronic pain and neurological conditions such as movement disorders. 

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local Heredia, Costa Rica office at least three days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Actively working within a team of Product Software Quality Assurance Engineers.
• Actively contributing to all aspects of Software/Firmware Quality Assurance activities in a highly regulated Active Implantable Medical Device environment. 
• Ensures the Quality of software systems, validate product software and firmware requirements, security requirements and compliances.
• Support design, development, and test of software related to all Boston Scientific Neuromodulation product lines during their entire development life cycle, from requirements gathering phase to the retirement phase.
• Support the creation and execution of Design Validation Plan, Protocols and Reports to perform System level testing of Neuromodulation products and report any issues discovered.
• Perform review of design, development, and testing of software and firmware used in Boston Scientific Neuromodulation product lines.
• Perform review and approval of documentation associated with user requirements, hazard analysis, security risk assessment, usability, functional and design specifications, design reviews, test protocols, requirements traceability, etc.
• Actively working to support Automated Test Equipment validation activities.
• Actively working to support Software related CAPA.
• Support Design Validation activities, which encompass reviews of User Needs Requirements, Design Requirements, Functional, Architectural, Module Design Details, Code and Design reviews, Unit tests, Integration tests, System level (black box), Structural (white box), Test Automation, Ad-Hoc/Exploratory test activities, Cybersecurity, Usability, and Risk Management, Design FMEAs, and Hazard Analysis. 

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Software/Electrical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
• 2+ years of working experience in software engineering and/or testing
• 2+ years experience in Programming Languages such as C#, C++, Swift, Node.js, Java/JavaScript, Cloud, Windows, iOS, Android, Python, LabView
• Software Risk Analysis 
• Manual system level testing experience
• Advance English Level
• Resumes only in English

 Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Software/Electrical Engineering
• Must be team-oriented with people skills and positive can-do attitude in dealing with many customers, and several competing tasks from various departments (R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory, Clinical, Project Management, etc.)
• Must be detail oriented and have a passion to “Build Quality In” the products
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle Processes per IEC 62304 

Requisition ID: 622638

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.

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