Senior Software Test Engineer

Job description

**Additional Location(s):** US-MN-Maple Grove **Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance** At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. **About the role:** Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work. Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven **Sr Software Test Engineer** to join our Coronary Therapies R&D team, working on innovative products that sustain and improve the lives of patients around the world. Join a fast-growing, talented team as we invest in a best-in-class software product using best-in-class software practices. This role will also help lead a team of six. The successful candidate will participate in medical device software verification and validation in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Testing medical device applications requires rigor and attention to detail to meet industry and regulatory standards. We are looking for a motivated and creative software application test engineer with a strong focus on quality and expertise in requirements-based software test automation. **Work model, sponsorship, relocation:** At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Arbor Lakes – Maple Grove, Minnesota, office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. **Your responsibilities will include:** - Oversee the planning, design and execution of test strategies to ensure alignment with project goals and regulatory standards. - Coordinate and prioritize test activities within projects while facilitating communication among cross-functional teams regarding objectives, timelines and deliverables. - Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced test engineers, supporting their growth and knowledge sharing. - Develop, track and present test metrics, progress and quality reports to senior management. - Lead root cause analysis of test failures, coordinate resolutions and support continuous improvement by evaluating new tools and best practices. - Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and compliance with industry standards, and represent the test team in meetings, audits and reviews. **Required qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related technical discipline. - Minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience with a bachelor’s degree, or minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience with a master’s degree, demonstrating consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions. - Minimum of three years’ hands-on test automation experience, including the design, development and execution of automated test suites to improve efficiency. - Expert-level proficiency in Python, with the ability to architect scalable frameworks, optimize code for performance and mentor others on best practices. - Demonstrated technical leadership through leading cross-functional teams, driving complex projects to completion, mentoring others and influencing technical direction to achieve measurable outcomes. **Preferred qualifications:** - Experience with behavior-driven development (BDD) practices and proficiency in Gherkin syntax. - Ability to design test infrastructure and select appropriate tools for implementation. - Familiarity with Windows services and desktop application development, including the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot Windows-based environments. - Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Jama Connect, Bitbucket, Git and Jenkins. - Experience contributing to medical device projects in Agile environments, with adherence to IEC 62304 and IEC 60601 standards. - Knowledge of secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) methodologies. - Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell and Python. - Hands-on testing capabilities using C#, C++, HTTP and MQTT. - Strong understanding of network analysis tools, including tcpdump, Nmap and Wireshark. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts. **Requisition ID: 635166** **Minimum Salary: $ 85000** **Maximum Salary: $ 161500** The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see [—](https://secure.bscbenefitsconnect.com/index.html)will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. **At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.** Compensation for **non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles** may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Compensation for **exempt, non-sales roles** may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). **For MA positions**: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at [](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4007299-1&h=2437349916&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonscientific.com%2F&a=www.bostonscientific.com) and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/boston-scientific/). Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class. Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination. Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.