Software Verification Test Lead

ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients’ lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM

At Inspire, we value people – your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Verification Engineer to lead digital Test Architecture for several Digital Products supporting Inspire’s implantable devices. This role will be in place to help define, update processes, and lead verification strategy for ongoing releases, with a strong focus on quality engineering and software as a medical device (SaMD) testing.

Engages in detailed technical discussions with other highly talented engineers and explains highly technical concepts to a broad audience including stakeholders

Coordinates test strategy across different digital products to ensure consistency in approach and QMS artifact content

Analyzes current process for opportunities to refine, and trains other verification engineers on the implementation of that process

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Engineering & Test Strategy

Establish the verification strategy for features/releases, including test automation, regression analysis, and levels of software testing (unit, integration and verification).

Ensure all quality system, regulatory, legal, and business requirements are met during product development and market delivery .

Implement shift-left testing practices, ensuring quality is embedded early in the SDLC.

Author Software Verification Test Plans and Reports where needed.

Drive and monitor formal testing entrance and exit criteria.

Manage issues found during verification activities and help drive them to closure.

Guide priorities in tools and processes to achieve globally optimal verification solutions

Engineering Collaboration & Debugging

Collaborate with developers, verification engineers, and product owners to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality goals.

Mentor and guide team members performing verification activities in best practices regarding testing including, but not limited to, test case design, test automation and verification strategies.

Host regular cross-functional review meetings as part of the software development process.

Partner with the development team to provide input on testability to software design

Partner closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) and/or Product Management to keep Software Verification activities on schedule and meet quality objectives. This includes giving input to and/or creating project and resource plans and managing expectations accordingly.

Test Automation

Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks and where manual testing is currently required, design tests with an eye to future automation

Build scalable and reusable test automation solutions tailored to the technology stack of the respective product team

Integrate automated testing into CI/CD YAML pipelines using the test automation platform built on Azure DevOps.

Partner with test automation platform team to establish best practices and norms

Provide guidance on advanced automated testing strategies for the organization

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QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering , Software, Computer Science, or related discipline or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

8+ years of progressive software verification experience

2+ years of hands-on IEC 62304 governed medical device software experience

2+ years writing and implementing verification test plans and results reports for regulated software releases

Strong understanding of software architecture and data flow, and ability to apply that understanding to improve testability and reliability

Understanding of requirements to test traceability across a large portfolio of test cases

Able to read, reason about, contribute to production code and provide code review feedback

Ability to design meaningful, deterministic tests aligned to requirements and risk controls

Skilled in unit, UI, integration, and end‑to‑end test approaches

Experience building reliable test automation (e.g., Python (or similar) test scripts, simulators/mocks, and/or API automation)

Experience integrating test execution into CI/CD

Ability to produce clear, complete verification evidence suitable for audits (objective evidence, clear steps, expected results)

Strong communication skills especially in mentoring and coaching across multiple teams

Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, ADO, Agile/Scrum)

Preferred Experience:

Advanced level degree in Engineering, Software, Computer Science, or related discipline

Class III medical device experience

Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA compliance, AAMI TIR 45, IEC 62304)

Medical device/SaMD background

Experience building out long-term technical strategy across platforms and establishing incremental achievement milestones

Familiarity with structured verification workflows and tooling (e.g., test management, traceability systems)

Experience with C#, React, Python, Dart, Flutter, Azure DevOps, Terraform, or similar technologies

#LI-Onsite

The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Salary

$150,000 — $205,000 USD

BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION

Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including ( general description of the benefits and other compensation offered ):

Multiple health insurance plan options.

Employer contributions to Health Savings Account.

Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.

401k plan + employer match.

Identity Protection.

Flexible time off.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Employee Assistance program.

All employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, la