Sr Software Test Engineer

Who We Are:

NanoString Technologies (NASDAQ: NSTG) is a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research. The company’s nCounter® Analysis System is used in life sciences research and has been cited in more than 3,800 peer-reviewed publications. The nCounter Analysis System offers a cost-effective way to easily profile the expression of hundreds of genes, proteins, miRNAs, or copy number variations, simultaneously with high sensitivity and precision, facilitating a wide variety of basic research and translational medicine applications. The company’s GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler enables highly-multiplexed spatial profiling of RNA and protein targets in a variety of sample types, including FFPE tissue sections.  Built on pioneering principles in 2003, NanoString is blazing new trails and exploring new frontiers to adapt to the everchanging landscape and becoming smarter and more innovative in the process.  We are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and providing solutions that can have a meaningful impact in research and discovery.  

Our purpose is to Map the Universe of Biology.   We enable scientists to answer questions they have always wanted to ask to explore the boundaries of cellular structures and create an atlas of biological interactions that define life.  We are relentless in our quest to Catalyze the Next Biological Revolution leading to Advancing the Human Condition.  In addition to a pioneering spirit, we value:  Grit.  Authenticity.  Ambition.  Ingenuity.  Customers.  Join our team!

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Software Test Engineering, the Senior Software Test Engineer, Test Lead will work on web and on-instrument software for the nCounter genomic platform, NanoString’s flagship platform enabling researchers to accelerate advancements in translational science, as well as providing FDA cleared diagnostic tests. The Test Lead is responsible for working with the software test team to ensure overall quality of software. This will include writing test plans, writing and reviewing test cases, as well as reporting on the results of testing. The test lead will plan and coordinate the work of the test team, as well as patriciate in the testing. Promoting and participating in the development of automated tests will be a crucial contribution. The test lead will also maintain, and update software requirements as needed, per input from Marketing, Manufacturing, and Customer Service.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and coordinate testing activities among team members
• Develop and execute written tests.
• Review tests and testing results of the other testers.
• Create automated tests for existing written tests.
• Review and update software requirements
• Write test reports
• Represent Software Test in cross-functional discussions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in a software test role which includes testing software on Microsoft Windows platforms.
• Experience leading a test team
• Demonstrated ability to plan, design, and execute software tests
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing test automation
• Proven ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines
• Working knowledge of FDA QSR Design Control and/or IEC 62304.
• Experience with embedded software a plus.