At NeuroPace, employees are our greatest asset. We are continually searching for solution-oriented individuals who can bring energy and creativity to our growing workforce. At NeuroPace, our success depends upon our ability to recruit and retain the most talented, enthusiastic and dedicated people we can find and providing them with a dynamic and challenging environment in which to thrive.

NeuroPace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions of our culturally diverse workforce.

NEUROPACE, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION OR AGE.

Software Quality Engineer

Quality       ·          Silicon Valley       ·          Full time

Based in Mountain View, CA., NeuroPace is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on transforming the lives of people suffering from epilepsy by reducing or eliminating the occurrence of debilitating seizures. Its novel and differential RNS System is the first and only commercially available, brain-responsive platform that delivers personalized, real-time treatment at the seizure source.

At NeuroPace, employees are our greatest asset. We are continually searching for solution-oriented individuals who can bring energy and creativity to our growing workforce. At NeuroPace, our success depends upon our ability to recruit and retain the most talented, enthusiastic and dedicated people we can find and providing them with a dynamic and challenging environment in which to thrive.

We are currently seeking a Software Quality Engineer to join our team. This individual will be effective at applying quality engineering to software development, design changes, and manufacturing for NeuroPace.  This position will need to be based in the San Francisco Bay area with ability to work in the office 2-3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design verification and validation efforts through writing of plans, protocols and reports per project schedules. Support software verification and validation design and technical reviews. Participate on project teams and provide guidance to the team on software quality related activities. Assist with software code reviews and requirements writing when needed.
• Write and execute software verification protocol and reports. Rewrite verification protocols to make them executable by an uninitiated engineer.  When possible, automate software verifications to reduce project timelines and increase software quality.  As needed, write and execute non-product Software validation protocols.
• Participate in risk management activities and assist in the management and maintenance of risk management documentation, such as risk analyses, safety analyses, communication analyses, etc. Facilitate product software risk analyses including cybersecurity risks.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the Software Development Process to improve efficiency and robustness.
  • Apply usability engineering knowledge during applicable analyses, reviews.
  • Resolve manufacturing software problems, and address non-conformances.
  • Complies with quality system requirements and assesses quality and business processes.

• Participate as a member of the engineering change board, ensuring that released parts and documents are accurate and complete; and ensuring that supporting documentation is adequate.  Initiate changes to release V&V and production software, software image changes, new tablets/laptops, etc.
• Verify and implement Dell laptop and tablet replacements to support manufacturing.
• Update and maintain the Software Development SOP, Non-Product Software Validation SOP, and other quality system documents, as needed.

Requirements

• BS degree in a recognized engineering discipline, preferably Software Engineering
• 2-5 years minimum experience as a quality professional in a medical device or related industry
• Highly desirable: Applies FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485:2016.  Familiarity with Medical Device Regulations and knowledge of IEC 62304 is a plus.
• Highly desirable: Experience in product manufacturing & development, project management
• Preferred: Experience with software test automation tools
• Essential: Detail oriented and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• 401K
• RSU
• 529 plan
• ESPP Program
• Health & Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plus eleven paid holidays
• FSA & Commuter Benefits

NeuroPace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions of our culturally diverse workforce.

San Francisco and Los Angeles applicants: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance or the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (as applicable)

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