ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients’ lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.
WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM
At Inspire, we value people – your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
We are recruiting for a Principal Software Engineer in Test to join our team. In this newly created position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced test automation frameworks and test data management practices. As a key leader on the test automation platform team, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams to create scalable, high-performance testing solutions, applying modern testing methodologies to ensure the highest quality standards. You will be instrumental in developing robust CI/CD solutions that enable fast feedback and continuous delivery of high-quality software across Inspire’s digital products ecosystem. This includes automation across windows, web, mobile, cloud, data, API, and interfaces with connected medical systems that support both therapy delivery and business-enabling solutions.
OPPORTUNITIES YOU WILL HAVE IN THIS ROLE
- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of scalable test automation frameworks, platforms and tooling across web, mobile, cloud, data, APIs, and interfacing connected medical systems.
- Build and maintain robust, reusable test automation pipelines and tooling integrated into CI/CD environments (e.g., Azure DevOps).
- Design and manage test data strategies, simulation environments, and automated test infrastructure to support diverse testing needs.
- Drive improvements in automation coverage, test reliability, and developer productivity across the digital product ecosystem.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that align with Inspire’s innovation and quality engineering strategy.
- Define and standardize best practices for test automation across teams and environments.
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, quality, and systems teams to ensure automation aligns with product, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
- Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in test automation architecture, tools, and practices.
- Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence and promote a shift-left testing culture.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO OUR GREAT TEAM
Required:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of work experience in a related field such as Software Engineering, DevSecOps, or Quality Engineering.
- Proven expertise in designing and maintaining test automation frameworks for large-scale systems using C# and/or Python (or similar).
- Hands-on experience testing cloud platforms (Azure preferred), APIs, mobile (iOS/Android), and web applications.
- Experience working with regulated digital health products (SaMD), medical device systems, or within FDA-compliant software environments.
- Strong knowledge of automated test execution, and reporting tools.
- Proficient in both frontend and backend test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Pytest).
- Solid understanding of test strategies, methodologies, and quality best practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
Preferred:
- Experience delivering end-user / external customer facing solutions
- Experience with implementing testing for a large microservices based solution including individual service tests and software system integration testing to ensure system properties.
- Experience testing systems with custom hardware including hardware-in-the-loop test automation as well as employing simulations/emulations of the hardware.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with performance testing and load simulation tools (e.g., JMeter, BlazeMeter).
- Leadership experience in QA for distributed systems and SaaS platforms.
- Strong background in test data management and environment orchestration.
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The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including (general description of the benefits and other compensation offered):
- Multiple health insurance plan options.
- Employer contributions to Health Savings Account.
- Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.
- 401k plan + employer match.
- Identity Protection.
- Flexible time off.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance program.
- All employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.
Inspire Medical Systems is an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com
Inspire Medical Systems participates in E-Verify.
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What We Do
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. has developed the world’s first fully implanted neurostimulation device approved by the FDA for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The Inspire system uses well-established neurostimulation technologies and incorporates a proprietary algorithm that stimulates key airway muscles based on a patient’s unique breathing patterns. Inspire therapy is designed to reduce OSA severity and improve quality of life for patients living with this challenging condition.
