Xcell Biosciences is an immuno-oncology focused technology startup based in San Francisco. Our company has had success in raising multiple rounds of financing from some of the top venture capital names in the industry. Our mission is to enhance the performance and safety of cell and gene therapies (CGT) through the design and development of a suite of innovative technologies. Our commercial instruments and AI- driven software enable researchers to discover novel insights into immune and tumor biology. Our product development team is working to translate these insights at patient-scale, through the development of a new cell therapy manufacturing technology. This high growth team will be expanding several folds over the next few years - now is a great time to join!
Brief Description of Position: We are looking for a Senior SQA/SQC Engineer to develop and execute manual and automated tests for our desktop C# applications. The Senior SQA/SQC Engineer individual will work with minimal supervision, to achieve these goals:
Come up to speed on our software and hardware stacks
Design and implement tests and SQA metrics, manual and automated
Perform tests and communicate results
Define corrective actions
Design and review system requirements
Track quality assurance metrics
The Senior SQA/SQC Engineer has an important part in our company’s product development process. Our ideal candidate will be ready to take charge and start from the ground up, with the capability to supervise other SQA engineers if needed. If you hold an engineering background and enjoy providing end-to-end solutions to software quality problems, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you should monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve system malfunctions to meet quality standards.
Local Candidates only, within commuting distance of San Francisco, CA. Fully authorized to work in the USA, no sponsorships.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
Highly motivated self-starter who can prioritize and take ownership of tasks
Excited to be “hands-on” in solving product problems
Must be comfortable in a rapidly growing and evolving start-up environment
At least 3 years of work experience in software quality assurance
Comfortable working with Scientists, Ph.D.s, Biologists and a diverse team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
White box and black box testing
Creation of automated testing tools
Desirables/Nice to Haves:
Biotech applications plus
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
Biology / Biotech / Mathematics degree(s)
Willing to supervise other QA engineers if needed
Focus on Desktop SQA in a Microsoft windows environment