Engineer II, Software Automation
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Engineer II, Software Automation is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure for complex, distributed systems — including microservice-based software platforms, on-prem and cloud deployments, and the in-house and third-party devices they integrate with. This role is a key technical contributor within the Systems Test Engineering organization, developing automation solutions that improve test efficiency, reliability, repeatability, and coverage.
Job description
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:
- Develop, execute, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and support infrastructure for instrument and system-level testing.
- Develop reusable test libraries, device interfaces, protocol libraries, utilities, and common automation components across instrument platforms and downstream system integrations.
- Contribute to system and product test strategies with an emphasis on automation, repeatability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with development teams during product design to improve system testability, observability, interfaces, communication protocols, and diagnostic capabilities.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include:
- B.S. Degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, biomedical engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in software development, test automation, software verification, or a related engineering discipline working with automated testing tools and scripting languages (Python, C#, C++, Java, or similar).
- Experience with Git, CI/CD systems, and modern software development practices.
- Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools.
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience within the medical device or other regulated industry.
- Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulation, or other applicable software quality standards.
- Familiarity with healthcare interoperability or messaging standards (e.g., HL7, WCTP) or other structured data/protocol formats.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container/orchestration tooling (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, biomedical engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in software development, test automation, software verification, or a related engineering discipline working with automated testing tools and scripting languages (Python, C#, C++, Java, or similar).
- Experience with Git, CI/CD systems, and modern software development practices.
- Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools.
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile development methodologies.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Annual bonus up to 10%
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.