Software Test Engineer I (Systems Test)
Tandem Diabetes Care
Summary
The Systems Software Test Engineer contributes to developing, executing, and documenting automated tests that verify end-to-end system functionality, robustness, and reliability in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and defined metrics. The role supports system verification through test-case development, test automation and execution, analysis of data and results, and defect tracking and investigation.
Job description
Working with Systems Test, Systems Engineering, Development, Test Tools, and Quality teams, the engineer contributes to verification and automation initiatives, supports CI/CD test workflows, and builds an understanding of system architecture and interfaces to support evaluation of the impact of software changes across the system.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with Systems Test and Systems Engineering to review product requirements, feature designs, system robustness and reliability metrics, and system configurations, and develops test cases for system verification with appropriate guidance.
- Develops and maintains automated test suites using established test automation frameworks and approved verification procedures.
- Executes and monitors automated test suites through CI/CD pipelines; reviews test results, metrics, logs, and artifacts; investigates failures using established procedures; and escalates suspected product defects.
- Participates in automation code reviews and follows established source control, branching, and documentation practices.
- Stays current with industry trends and best practices in software testing and automation.
- Assists development engineers in the diagnosis and replication of product failures.
- Efficiently manages own time to complete work by assigned completion dates.
- Records and compiles data for documentation of test procedures and prepares reports.
- Assists with estimating test effort for project deliverables.
- Works as a contributing member of cross-functional teams as needed, working closely with R&D engineering and Quality Engineers to match software test scope with documented specification requirements.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 2-3 days per week but may require on-site attendance up to five days per week depending on business demands.
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of TypeScript required
- Experience with additional programming or scripting languages such as C++, C#, JavaScript, or Python is preferred
- Familiarity with test frameworks used for automated testing, such as Cucumber, Jasmine, or similar technologies
- Exposure to test automation tools used for web and mobile such as Appium, WebdriverIO, Selenium, or similar technologies
- Familiarity with source control concepts and CI/CD pipelines used to support automated testing workflows
- Ability to read and follow procedures and flow diagrams
- Able to effectively share information and ideas within and outside of department in written or verbal form
- Ability to support effective interactions between team members and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to organize assigned tasks, manage competing priorities, meet established deadlines, and produce high-quality work with appropriate guidance
- Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or related field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience
- Relevant internship, academic, project, or hands-on experience in software testing, software development, or test automation is preferred
- Exposure to developing and executing software test cases and documenting test results and defects, preferred
- Exposure to automated software testing and software verification activities
- Exposure to using test automation tools, source control systems, or CI/CD workflows is preferred
- Experience following detailed procedures, troubleshooting technical issues, and applying critical thinking to resolve problems within established guidelines
- Experience in mobile, cloud, or integrated software systems is preferred
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 20 Days PTO
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Bonus
Company overview
Tandem Diabetes Care is a global medical device company specializing in advanced insulin delivery systems and diabetes management technologies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has established itself as a leader in automated insulin delivery systems. Tandem's innovative product portfolio includes the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump, both featuring Control-IQ advanced hybrid closed-loop technology that significantly reduces the burden of diabetes management. The company's approach combines medical device expertise with consumer electronics design principles, creating user-friendly devices that have made Tandem the #1 recommended insulin pump brand among people living with diabetes for four consecutive years. With a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees, Tandem operates globally, developing integrated solutions that connect insulin pumps with mobile applications and cloud-based platforms to provide comprehensive diabetes care. The company's mission focuses on creating new possibilities for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare providers through continuous innovation in diabetes technology.