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We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.\nSTAY AWESOME:\nTandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology - an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com\nA DAY IN THE LIFE:\nDefines and leads test projects by defining schedules, reviewing test plans, tools and test automation frameworks. Knowledgeable about working with CI systems and a sound understanding of modular testing involving subsystems. Owns the team’s technical deliverables, leads and coordinates activities of employees and reviews detailed configuration and descriptions for passing and failing tests for product evaluation reports. Oversees documentation of test operations and reports results to software engineering. Has a strong understanding of software architecture in order to identify impacts of bug fixes across the entire software platform.Sr. Software Test Engineer I at Tandem are also responsible for:\nDevelops and assists with implementation of software validation test plans.\nPrepares and reviews software test plan reports including pass/fail product evaluations.\nLeads cross functional reviews of test plans across teams.\nPerforms and documents software test audits in compliance with test plan procedures.\nAssists product development engineers in the diagnosis and replication of product failures. \nWorks independently to identify solutions that confirm bug fixes.\nNavigates the product development process to efficiently bring products to market.\nOversees and identifies actual or potential problems in test plans.\nEfficiently manages own time to complete work and associated paperwork by assigned completion dates.\nRecords and compiles data for documentation of test procedures and prepares reports.\nReviews data for compliance to specifications, recognizes events outside the norm, and reports abnormalities.\nEstimates test efforts for new project deliverables.\nPlans and implements test strategies for system upgrades.\nWorks as a contributing member of cross-functional teams as needed, working closely with R&D engineering, Technical Support and Quality Engineers to match software testing processes with documented specification requirements.\nKeeps the department manager abreast of activities and issues of the software test group and informs appropriate groups of trends.\nWHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK:\nHybrid: 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 vary depending on business demands.\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED:\nWorking knowledge of at least one embedded or cloud-based programming language, preferably JavaScript, C or C#.\nAbility to read and follow procedures and flow diagrams.\nAbility to effectively share information and ideas within and outside of department in written or verbal form; able to put forth own ideas and gain understanding from others.\nProficient at supporting effective interactions between team members and among cross-functional teams.\nDemonstrated ability to schedule and coordinate project priorities and resources and to produce high quality work.\nAbility to work with and understand automated insulin delivery algorithms.\nExperience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).\nCapable of defining and developing test tools to verify features and increase automated test coverage.\nKnowledgeable about CI systems and constantly able to improve quality of builds.\nConversant with IEC 62304 standard.\nEXTRA AWESOME:\nRequires a bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.\n5-7+ years’ experience with software test or quality assurance.\nExperience as a lead tester who fully participates in specification and clarification of software requirements.\nMust have experience as a test engineer with expertise in the system they support.\nExperience with creation, Design Change Assessments and participating in the software review board.\nExperience in proof reading, following detailed work instructions and projects requiring critical thinking skills.\nExpert in the use of one (or more) test automation framework and an associated scripting language.\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:\nThe starting base pay range for this position is $119,300 to $145,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package. Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day, as well as health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts. You’ll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1) and you will have access to a 401k plan with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase plan. Learn more about Tandem’s benefits here!\nYOU SHOULD KNOW:\nQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information. Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.\nSponsorship\nWe welcome applicants who currently hold valid H-1B status (transfers, extensions, or amendments). Please note that we are not considering candidates who require new H-1B cap lottery sponsorship at this time.\nWHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:\nAt Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.\nBE YOU, WITH US!\nWe embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria - maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.\nTandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.\nREFERRALS:\nWe love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share!\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE:\nThe position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.\nMake a move that matters. 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