Sr Engineer, Systems Software Automation
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Sr Engineer, Systems Software Automation is responsible for designing, developing, 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. The position reports to the Sr Manager, Systems Software Test and is part of the Software Test Engineering department located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.
Job description
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:
- Design, develop, 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.
- Collaborate with development teams during product design to improve system testability, observability, interfaces, communication protocols, and diagnostic capabilities.
- Mentor engineers contributing to the automation codebase and establish best practices for software architecture, code quality, maintainability, and reuse.
- Participate in technical design and code reviews and provide technical leadership for test automation initiatives.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include:
- B.S. Degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, test automation, software verification, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong software development experience with Python, including object-oriented programming, debugging, and development of reusable software components.
- Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks or substantial automation infrastructure.
- Experience testing microservice-based software systems with a distributed network topology, in on-prem, cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), or hybrid deployments.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD systems, and modern software development practices.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience with medical devices, embedded systems, or other regulated products.
- Experience interfacing with physical devices, laboratory equipment, or test instrumentation.
- 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, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, test automation, software verification, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong software development experience with Python, including object-oriented programming, debugging, and development of reusable software components.
- Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks or substantial automation infrastructure.
- Experience testing microservice-based software systems with a distributed network topology, in on-prem, cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), or hybrid deployments.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD systems, and modern software development practices.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 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.