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This role is part of Alcon's Information Technology function, a team that delivers cutting-edge technology solutions to Alcon associates and customers to help our people and the world see brilliantly.

The Principal, Software Test Engineering (Verification) is primarily responsible for driving technical execution, leading design and development efforts, and ensuring software quality. This position will be located on site at Alcon's offices in Goleta, CA in the Santa Barbara area.

In this role, typical activities will include:

Responsible for software verification of complex software applications embedded in state-of-the-art ophthalmic instruments in all phases of software development life cycle including planning, inputs, design, implementation, and testing.

Review and approve software documentation throughout the software development life cycle.

Write and execute manual system level test cases and procedures.

Lead or participate in project teams to facilitate Software Test Planning / Software Verification activities / SQA support.

Coordinate software test activities with software development team and other stakeholders.

Provide support on other project activities such as training, clinical activities, and audits.

Team-oriented skills with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Lead the design and development of new software systems and features

Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure seamless software integration

Ensure software solutions meet both technical and business requirements

Troubleshoot and resolve issues to improve product quality and performance

Continue to build and refine technical skills in new technologies and methodologies

Directly impact software development projects and contribute to the overall success of the engineering team

Ensure the successful execution of technical initiatives that align with business goals

Make decisions on software design and development tasks, focusing on meeting technical requirements and quality standards

Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess sufficient knowledge and experience on software development life cycles (Agile, iterative), FDA/ISO regulations for software development, testing embedded software systems, software test automation, software configuration management tools, and change management tools and experience with Ranorex, Selenium or Sikuli.

Licenses and Certifications (Preferred)​:

Medical Device Risk Management / ISO 14971

Medical Device Design Control (21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR)

Agile Development / Scrum Master

Six Sigma

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs) 

The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

5 Years of Relevant Experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

Travel Requirements: 0-5%

Relocation assistance: Yes

Sponsorship available: Yes

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.