Software QA Engineer

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive Israel is focused on our digital products development. The R&D team in Haifa and Tel-Aviv are leading advanced technological development in the minimal invasive space. We leverage data to provide digital capabilities to clinicians to improve the clinical workflow and the procedure outcomes. The Israeli team’s deliverables are impacting patient’s lives worldwide on a daily basis.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Software Test Engineer is responsible for designing, documenting, and executing software verification activities—primarily through manual testing—with additional support for automation as appropriate. The role focuses on verifying and validating medical equipment and related software functions according to established requirements and specifications, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and product reliability.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Analyze system and software requirements to understand intended behaviors and critical functionality.
Design and document detailed test cases, test plans, and procedures aligned with project specifications and quality standards.
Execute manual tests to verify and validate system performance, reliability, and safety.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for selected modules/features, supporting the overall test strategy.
Document test execution results and maintain detailed records of defects, issues, and resolutions.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and product teams to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
Support continuous improvements in test processes, tools, and documentation practices.
Adhere to company policies, regulatory standards, and established best practices for medical device testing.
Participate in review and audit activities as required.
Qualifications
At least 6 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, or other relevant education or experience
Software Testing Expertise: Strong understanding of manual and automated testing principles and QA best practices.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Knowledge of SDLC models and their impact on test planning and execution.
Test Case Development: Ability to create, execute, and maintain detailed test plans and cases.
Defect Management: Skilled in managing the bug lifecycle from discovery through resolution and verification.
Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, ALM).
Collaboration & Communication: Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across global teams.

Advantage:

Scripting and automation experience.
Experience working in a regulated industry.
Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

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