Voltalabs21mo ago

Instrument Software Quality Engineer

United StatesFull-timemid

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ABOUT US: Volta Labs is an applications company that is revolutionizing the future of genomics. We are a Boston based,

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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 is 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 Manager of 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 up level the quality of the products they work on.

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 in the design development and execution of manufacturing system test

3+ years in a device SQA position

Familiar with scripting languages such as Python

Experience with issues 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

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!