Instrument Software Quality Engineer
Company: Volta Labs, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
ABOUT US:Volta Labs is an applications company that is
revolutionizing the future of genomics. We are a Boston-based,
venture-backed biotech startup that makes extracting vital
information from biological samples as simple as pressing a button
through our flagship product Callisto. Our product speeds up
processing time for scientists and increases accessibility to
important genetic information for patients. Sitting at the
intersection of science and engineering, we invite you to join us
on our journey to shape the future of genomics, where insatiable
curiosity is encouraged and every Voltarian makes an impact.THE
TEAM:You'll join a team of innovative thinkers who love to
experiment, collaborate, and win together. We are passionate about
pushing the boundaries of automation, biology, computing, robotics,
design, and user experience to benefit our customers and the
world.The Instrument Software Quality Engineer will report to the
Head of Electrical and Software Engineering and be a primary
trusted interdisciplinary partner to help ensure the device
software quality exceeds customer expectations within Volta. Areas
of work include managing software releases, authoring, running and
reporting on smoke and regression tests, and general bug finding
and documentation. Join us if you are passionate about test quality
and want to define the future of automation in the life sciences!
This role is perfect for a software engineer who loves to test,
automate, and elevate the quality of the products they work on.DAY
TO DAY AND YEAR 1:
- Facilitate the release and deployment of device software to our
fleet of instruments.
- Work closely with the biology team to determine software
quality success criteria.
- Work closely with the SW dev team to test bug fixes and new
features.
- Debug instrument issues as they arise day to day, and create
bug tickets as necessary.Within 3 months you'll---
- Run manual and automated device software test procedures.
- Routinely monitor device logs for health.
- Maintain device software release notes.
- Have documented and oversee execution of existing software test
procedures.By 6 months you'll---
- Design, develop and run new manual and automated device
software test procedures.
- Facilitate the authoring of both software feature tickets as
well as software bug tickets to ensure tickets include information
such as success criteria and test criteria.
- Participate in design reviews with the quality perspective.At
12+ months you'll---
- Be the software quality voice of the consumer, empowered to
approve or reject software releases.
- Establish best practices and capabilities for the SQA
function.
- Facilitate the design, development, and execution of
manufacturing system tests.QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years in a device SQA position.
- Familiar with scripting languages such as Python.
- Experience with issue tracking tools such as JIRA.
- Experience with QA automation.
- Experience authoring test procedures.
- Experience working with Linux-style systems and traversing a
system in terminal.
- You have demonstrated experience balancing good quality
practices and delivering.
- You are a solutions-oriented contributor with a bias towards
action over perfection.
- A desire to be hands-on testing.
- You are comfortable with exposed electronics and unfinished
hardware.This is a full-time position that requires a significant
amount of in-person work and collaboration onsite at our Seaport
Office in Boston, MA. If you are unable to relocate or commute to
the Boston MA area, this role won't be a match.Our Benefits and
Perks:--- Robust Equity Program, to build future wealth through
stock options with high growth potential.--- Comprehensive
Healthcare Coverage, including Medical, Dental, & Vision.--- HSA
with monthly company contribution, & FSA.--- Sponsored Commuter
Benefit Plans.--- Access to Our 401K Plan, to save for your
future.--- 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.--- Paid Time Off,
because we understand the importance of time off for rest and
adventure.--- 11 Paid Holidays.--- Twice Weekly Company Lunches,
office snacks, beverages, & treats.--- Monthly Team Happy Hours and
regular team outings!We are an equal opportunity employer and
foster diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status, and we actively seek out and value
diverse backgrounds and experiences.Even if you don't check every
box, but see yourself positively contributing, please apply. Help
us build an inclusive community that will change the face of
genomics!
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Keywords: Volta Labs, Inc., Chelsea , Instrument Software Quality Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Boston, Massachusetts
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