Software Engineer in Test- Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology. Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment? We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun, diverse atmosphere.Summary:   A creative problem solver with the ability to think out of the box and a highly developed desire to deliver software to improve the lives of our patients. A strong developer with proven ability to follow through on software development and verification tasks from requirements analysis, prototyping, software architecture design, implementation and testing all the way to roll-out and operational support. A person who is completely comfortable in a structured and regulated environment, and who can move fluidly between writing production code and rigorously verifying it.  In This Role, You Will:  Contribute to design and development of test plans and protocols for software design verification, and execute and document verification activities, test reports and summary documentation  Participate in cross-functional requirements analysis and software risk management activities; contribute to definition and documentation of software requirements  Translate high-level software requirements into detailed and thoroughly documented software implementations  Write high-quality, high-performance C++ based software for real time Urology Software Applications for medical devices  Participate in design and code reviews; contribute to design verification activities to prove that the software correctly implements requirements  Contribute to design and implementation of automated testing and continuous integration processes  Ensure medical device software complies with applicable regulatory standards and that development documentation is developed in accordance with FDA guidance  Actively contribute to and collaborate on software-related system validation activities  Support creation of regulatory submission documentation and support audit-related activities  Support cross-functional team with product cybersecurity assessments  Collaborate with a cross-functional team of computer vision and electrical engineering specialists  Collaborate with program management to create accurate software project schedules  Mentor other engineers, provide architectural guidance, evaluate new technologies, and define and lead implementation of best practices  Drive best practices for establishing requirements from user feedback and identify gaps/improvement opportunities within the risk management process  Who You Will Report To:     Director, Software Engineering Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or a STEM discipline and a minimum 3-5 years' experience. Alternatively, minimum of 6 years professional experience developing  software for products released to and used by customers  Advanced experience with C++ software development (3-5 years)  Deep understanding of software engineering principles such as object-oriented analysis and design, data structures, algorithms and software architecture  Strong experience with unit testing, module and integration testing  Extensive hands-on experience with the design verification process in medical device development  Expert-level knowledge of black- and white-box testing methods  Experience with risk management processes and thorough understanding of FMEA  Experience developing and implementing automated tests for software quality assurance purposes  Strong experience with Python  Experience working in a Linux based environment, specifically in a command line environment  Ability to identify, analyze and document complex problems through effective use of technical and interpersonal communication skills, and to take responsibility for and drive actions necessary to resolve issues  Ability to handle conflicting priorities through interpersonal, team, leadership, and negotiation skills  Excellent documentation skills paired with willingness to actively employ these skills  Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment  Must be able to lift 10 pounds, sit for up to 8 hours/day, operate a vehicle, work with hazardous materials, wearing protective equipment, etc.  Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.  Preferred Qualifications  Advanced knowledge of common Libraries and Frameworks (STL, Boost, Qt)  Proficiency with common build systems (Make, CMake, or similar)  Familiarity with cross-compilation best development practices  Understanding of the Linux operating system’s boot and startup processes  Experience with software version control systems, such as git and familiarity with best practices in a collaborative software development environment  Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices, including automated testing and deployment  What Will Make You Stand Out:  Experience with image processing and machine learning algorithms  Knowledge of CUDA and GPU programming  Software Development for NVidia Jetson embedded systems  Experience with calibration and testing for computer vision imaging pipelines  Experience in model-based testing  Familiarity developing software in a medical device regulated environment  Strong understanding of applicable regulatory standards, e.g., IEC-62304, ISO-13485 and ISO-14971    What We Offer:    At Calyxo, you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team.  You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced, proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture.  You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself.      We also offer an attractive compensation package, which includes:  A competitive base salary of $145,000 - $158,000 and variable incentive plan   Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company  Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation  Calyxo is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but also prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities, which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.  Calyxo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  Disclaimer: At Calyxo, we prioritize a transparent and structured interview process to ensure the best fit for both our candidates and our team. Please be aware of the following: Structured Interview Process: Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews where you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Calyxo employees. This ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and our company culture. Verification of Identity: We do not extend job offers without first meeting candidates, either virtually or in person. This step is crucial to maintain the integrity of our hiring process and to ensure mutual alignment. Beware of Scams: Calyxo will never request sensitive personal information, such as your full name, address, phone number, or identification documents, via email or online forms before an official interview. Calyxo representatives will always contact you using an email format of firstname.lastname@calyxoinc.com. If you receive a request for information from any other domain, please contact us directly at info@calyxoinc.com to verify the legitimacy of the communication. We appreciate your interest in joining Calyxo and look forward to getting to know you through our official channels.