Senior Engineer, Software Testing

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Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, DEU
In-Office
63K-105K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Other • Robotics • Biotech • Manufacturing
Together with our customers, we're on a mission to make healthcare better.
The Role
Leads manual and automated software testing for complex medical-device applications. Responsibilities include defining test strategies, developing test platforms and procedures, planning test activities, conducting functional and non-functional testing, analyzing risks, documenting results, improving processes, and ensuring compliance throughout the software lifecycle. Collaborates with product, architecture, development, DevOps, and quality teams; mentors engineers and supports technical design reviews.
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Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Are you a highly experience Software Test Engineer? Do you have strong experience in both manual and automated testing? If so, we want to hear from you!


What you will do:

We need a highly motivated and skilled Senior Engineer in Software Test who is passionate about using modern software engineering and testing principles to deliver robust applications to our global users. The Senior Engineer will plan the schedule and manage test activities for features or projects as well as evaluate standards and special software. The Senior Engineer, Software Test may work with outsourced design partners, review and mentor less experienced engineers’ deliverables and have a holistic understanding of tests for modules, sub-systems, and the fully integrated system. This position will define, design, implement, and maintain engineering test equipment, test strategies, test software and specifications for sub-systems and complete software systems. This is a role responsible for carrying out various tasks to ensure our software test approaches are effectively and efficiently designed, implemented, and maintained for both legacy and new development.


Responsibilities:

  • Proficient in software test methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  • Collaborate with team members across product, architecture, development, DevOps, and testing teams in designing testing approaches.
  • Collaborate with product management teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to develop a comprehensive set of tests.
  • Able to provide in-depth analysis to resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation
  • Provide software test solutions for both functional and non-functional software quality.
  • Drive test effort estimation, test planning and risk analysis activities for features or projects.
  • Create manual/automation procedure and process documentation to enable end-users to successful operate system software.
  • Design and develop test platforms for new and existing complex products from concept to implementation.
  • Provide mentoring and trainings as needed
  • Participate in the software technical design reviews to mentor less experienced engineers as well as reinforce best design practices.
  • Optimize, improve & maintain best test process and practices
  • Liaise between less experienced Engineers and Staff and above Engineers.
  • Ensure all quality assurance and testing activities are conducted throughout the software life cycle and that the results are documented per the Quality Management System.

What you need:

  • B.S. of Engineering in software engineering/computer science or related discipline with 3 or more years of software testing experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards applicable to medical device and software development life cycle: 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304.
  • Knowledge of Python.
  • Demonstrated experience in software testing, both manual and automated testing.
  • Demonstrated experience in the following: test strategy, test case development, software testing methods, software risk analysis across the complete system and software development practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams beyond own group (Process/Project Stakeholder)
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying process gaps and implementing improvements in respected zones and correct/improve processes
  • Demonstrated experience in proposing solutions rather than problems

Who we want:

  • Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
  • User-focused creators. Engineers who design with the user in mind, developing software that helps change patients’ lives.
  • Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
  • Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues
  • Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.

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Germany Pay Ranges:

  • Berlin/Duisburg/Waghäusel/field-based 40Std: €63.000 - €104.900 EUR Annual

  


At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role.  In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.


If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

  


Travel Percentage: 10%

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related discipline
  • At least 3 years of software testing experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Knowledge of medical-device and software-development regulatory standards, including 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304
  • Knowledge of Python
  • Experience with both manual and automated software testing
  • Experience developing test strategies and test cases
  • Experience with software testing methods and software risk analysis across complete systems
  • Experience with software development practices
  • Experience influencing cross-functional teams beyond the candidate’s own group
  • Experience identifying process gaps and implementing process improvements
  • Ability to propose solutions and resolve technical issues

Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
  • Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: Portage, MI
51,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1941

What We Do

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.

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