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Test Architect

Heartflow
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
Salary
$190,000 to $250,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8–12 years of experience in software test engineering, SDET, or quality engineering roles
  • Substantial experience testing Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) or other regulated medical device software
  • Deep working knowledge of medical device QMS practices and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, 21 CFR Part 820)
  • Expert-level proficiency with Selenium / WebDriver and Playwright
  • Track record designing, scaling, and maintaining E2E automation frameworks
  • Experience setting test plan, protocol, and report standards 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 leading RA/QA partnerships during regulatory audits and inspections
  • Experience defining test strategy for ML/AI systems, clinical validation workflows, or medical imaging products
  • Experience validating complex visualizations such as 3D models
What the job really is

The Test Architect at Heartflow will lead the technical direction for automated testing within the Test Engineering team, focusing on end-to-end testing for regulated software as a medical device (SaMD) products. This role involves architecting testing frameworks, driving an AI-first automation strategy, and ensuring compliance with medical device quality management standards. The Test Architect will also mentor other engineers, define testing standards, and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits
  • A reasonable estimate of the base salary compensation range is $190,000 to $250,000, bonus, and equity.
Things to weigh
  • The role involves significant responsibility as the founding technical hire for the Test Engineering function.
  • The position requires deep expertise in regulated environments, which may limit the candidate pool.
  • No specific information about remote work options or flexibility is provided.
  • The role may involve high-pressure situations due to the nature of medical device testing and compliance.
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