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Senior Test Engineer

Heartflow
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
Salary
$165,000 to $205,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5–8 years of experience in software test engineering, SDET, or quality engineering roles
  • Direct experience testing Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) or other regulated medical device software
  • Working knowledge of medical device QMS practices and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, 21 CFR Part 820)
  • Strong proficiency with Selenium / WebDriver and Playwright
  • Experience designing and maintaining E2E automation frameworks
  • Experience authoring test plans, protocols, and reports in a regulated environment
Nice to have
  • Direct experience with requirements/traceability tooling such as Ketryx, Jama, or Polarion
  • Experience with DICOM and/or HL7 protocols
  • Experience supporting RA/QA teams during regulatory audits
  • Experience testing ML/AI systems or medical imaging products
  • Experience validating complex visualizations such as 3D models
What the job really is

The Senior Test Engineer at Heartflow is responsible for end-to-end system testing and the design and execution of automated test suites for regulated software as a medical device (SaMD) products. This role involves building automated coverage across various components, including ML/AI algorithms and web applications, while ensuring compliance with medical device quality management standards. The engineer will also mentor team members and coordinate with offshore test engineers as the automation program expands.

Benefits
  • A reasonable estimate of the base salary compensation range is $165,000 to $205,000, bonus, and equity.
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours.
  • The role requires deep technical expertise in modern UI automation frameworks, which may involve a steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with them.
  • The position requires experience in a regulated medical device environment, which may limit candidates who have only worked in less regulated industries.
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