Senior Software Test Engineer

Role: Senior Software Test Engineer within Illumina’s Instrument Software Organization, responsible for testing DNA sequencing instrument software subsystems. Objectives include shaping test strategies, executing hands-on testing, and ensuring quality across software, firmware, and hardware integration. Responsibilities encompass developing test plans from requirements, performing verification on sequencing instruments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting root cause analysis of failures. Qualifications: 5+ years in software quality engineering or embedded systems testing, with experience in functional, integration, system, and regression testing. Technical skills include developing test strategies, traceability, troubleshooting, and familiarity with defect management tools like Jira and Jama. Preferred: experience with AI-assisted tools, Linux, embedded communication protocols, and regulated environments such as medical devices. Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Work setup: Hybrid role with at least three days on-site, involving laboratory testing of physical instruments. High-value specifics: Focus on DNA sequencing instrumentation, regulatory compliance, and systems integration in a regulated environment. The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and the application of rigorous testing methodologies to ensure instrument reliability and performance.