Software Development Engineer in Test - 2 (C++)

Location: IND - NonGBS-Pune-Kharadi

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Role: Software Development Engineer in Test - 2 (Mobile AV App)

Location: Kharadi Pune

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

The Smith+Nephew's Sports Medicine group is building an advanced Cloud-based platform for computer-assisted surgical navigation. Join us on this journey to design and develop new innovative digital products that shape and redefine what is possible in Sports Medicine.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sr C++ SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to join our SW Test Team. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record and experience delivering medical devices to the market and will work with globally distributed product development teams to deliver new product solutions. The C++ SDET will work closely with software developers to design and automate tests (Unit, Integration and System) for Surgical Navigation software written in C++. The role focuses on testing embedded software application, leveraging modern C++ test frameworks, strong debugging skills, and CICD-driven automation to provide early, objective evidence of software quality in alignment with IEC 62304. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Software developers, and DevOps engineers to optimize testing processes and ensure seamless integration of test suites into the DevOps pipeline. This leader is expected to play an active role in Agile Transformation efforts to build a high-performance product development team.

What will you be doing?

• Lead both internal and external testing teams to ensure Testing activities meet product requirements and quality expectations.
• Design and Execute Automated Test cases at multiple levels (unit, integration, system) for C++ codebases.
• Build software-focused automation frameworks for C++ codebases.
• Capable of translating software requirements and design documentation into automated verification logic and test cases.
• Work with both internal and external testing teams to ensure Testing activities meet product requirements and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to build, refine, and maintain Agile product backlogs with a strong focus on SW testability.
• Assist in creating a comprehensive test plan, detailed functional cases and strategy aligned with product requirements.
• Drive timely resolution of test-related issues by facilitating root-cause analysis and coordinating, communicating corrective actions across engineering, development, quality teams, Clinical, Marketing, Regulatory teams.
• Maintain end-to-end traceability between requirements, test protocols, test executions, and results to support regulatory submissions and audit readiness.
• Champion a strong quality mindset and advocate quality-first practices across teams.
• Integrate Automated tests into CI-CD pipelines.
• Support performance and security testing initiatives as required.
• Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other industry standards applicable to medical device software.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in: Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Electronics / Electrical Engineering, IT, or related discipline.
• Experience: Should have a minimum of min 5 to max 8+ years of experience in the following:
• Strong Experience with Modern C++ (C++ 11/14/17/20)
• Experience in writing Unit, Integration and System level Automation tests for embedded software applications written in C++.
• Experience with gTest, gMock, VectorCAST/C++, CppUTest or Catch2, CMake, CTest, Clang-Tidy, ClangFormat, GDB, VSCode etc.
• Ability to test logic, state machines, and error handling implemented in C++.
• Experience with mocking, stubbing Software and Hardware dependencies.
• Python or Shell scripting for test execution, Ubuntu Linux OS.
• Familiarity with Test harness generation & code automation, CICD, Git, Gitlab.

Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams.
• Passion for learning emerging technologies and applying innovation in testing.
• Candidates with hands-on experience in any of the following domains are encouraged to apply,
• Medical Devices / Healthcare Software (highly preferred)
• Automotive / ADAS / AUTOSAR-based systems
• Industrial Automation / Robotics
• Safety-critical embedded systems
• Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or compliance-driven environments is a strong advantage.

You Unlimited.

We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
• Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents-in-Law’s Insurance (Employee Contribution of INR 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.

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