Software Test Engineer (Hybrid)

Your opportunityBy joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.  Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – a revolutionary solution designed by our world-class technical team. The Globe System offers strong, unique, and customer-valued advantages over other treatments on the market, and leading physicians are already using it and helping to share our story.  We have obtained FDA approval and officially began the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients!  We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our Software Verification Team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of medical device software   Meaningful work you will be a part of Your responsibilities will include: Execute and develop software and systems verification and validation tests  Contribute to design, development, and implementation of software test automation  Draft regulatory-facing test protocols and test reports  Assist in creating the verification and validation strategy for in house software and systems  Provide guidance to the design team to ensure that design specifications and requirements are adequately written to support verification activities  Become familiar with and stay current on relevant medical device software standards and regulations, cybersecurity guidelines, and testing best practices  Identify, analyze, and report software defects and issues, and work with the development teams to resolve them    What you bring to the team Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. And we understand that only by working together can we solve the unsolvable. You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science  2+ years of experience with software verification and validation testing  Experience with writing specifications, test protocols, and test reports  Keen interest in software test automation; experience using test automation tools and frameworks is an asset  Proficiency in Java is an asset.  Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages  Practical knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements and standards such as IEC 60601 and 62304 is preferred  Excellent communication and documentation skills  Proven ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team  Positive and proactive attitude with the ability to execute tasks with an appropriate level of independence  Enthusiastic about seeking innovative solutions to unforeseen challenges  Flexibility and adaptability to take on additional responsibilities as appropriate    Compensation Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% Retirement Savings Plan contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted. As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.  $70,000 - $96,000 (CAD Annually)     Your Benefits & Well-being   The total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus an annual contribution to a Retirement Savings Plan account to help support your financial goals.  Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.  Work-day flexibility – we offer a flexible work environment for daily working hours. In addition, we provide 3 personal days per year.  Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.  Family building – we provide top up for maternity leave, adoptive leave, and parental leave for non-birthing parents. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.  Career progression and learning support.   Professional membership support.   Life at Kardium  What makes us a great place to work?  Our Purpose  Our People  Our Culture    At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities. We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Irish ERG, Brazilian ERG, and Early Career at Kardium ERG. As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team. And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!