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Software Quality Assurance Engineer II
About the role
The Software Quality Assurance (SWQA) Engineer II provides quality and compliance support for medical device software development programs. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure software products are developed, verified, validated, and maintained in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Responsibilities include software design controls, risk management, verification and validation reviews, change assessments, and quality oversight throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Quality Assurance support for software development and sustaining engineering projects.
- Review software lifecycle deliverables including requirements, design documentation, traceability artifacts, verification and validation protocols/reports, and release documentation.
- Participate in software risk management activities, including hazard analysis, risk assessments, and verification of risk controls.
- Review software verification and validation activities to ensure appropriate coverage, traceability, and objective evidence.
- Support Software Change Assessments (SCA), impact assessments, CAPA, remediation, and post-market quality activities.
- Partner with R&D, Systems Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Program teams to ensure compliance with software design control requirements.
- Support compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA QSR.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support audit readiness activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in Software Quality, Software Development, Software Verification & Validation, or related engineering function.
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a regulated industry such as Medical Devices, Healthcare, Aerospace, or Automotive.
- Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA Design Controls.
- Experience with software design controls, risk management, and software validation.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and lifecycle management tools such as Windchill, Jira.
- Exposure to cybersecurity, CAPA, remediation, or post-market quality activities.
Requisition ID: 635987
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in software quality, software development, software verification and validation, or a related engineering function
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle processes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
- Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices, healthcare, aerospace, or automotive
- Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA Design Controls
- Experience with software design controls, risk management, and software validation
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and lifecycle management tools such as Windchill and Jira
- Exposure to cybersecurity, CAPA, remediation, or post-market quality activities
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What We Do
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of health care. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. For more information, visit www.bostonscientific.com and connect with us on X, Instagram, and Facebook. At Boston Scientific, you will find purpose, a place to grow and opportunities to cultivate your passions. To search and apply for open positions, visit https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers. You may also review our social media guidelines at http://www.bostonscientific.com/social.
