Associate Software V&V Engineer

Sciton is a Silicon Valley based pioneer in laser, light, and energy technologies for aesthetic and medical applications. Our engineers helped bring laser products to market just a few years after lasers were first invented, and that same spirit of innovation still drives us today.

We are built on a strong set of values: Selflessness, Candor, Innovation, Execution, Objectivity, Excellence, Learning, Ownership, and Clarity. With more than 500 employees worldwide, Sciton has been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2025.

If you want to work on meaningful technology that directly improves patient outcomes and be part of a company that values curiosity, ownership, and excellence, we would love to meet you.

Position Summary Assists with software quality assurance efforts for new product development and product maintenance in R&D. Ensures new products are verified and validated prior to shipment release and meet user needs and requirements. Supports software quality processes, including risk analysis, requirements traceability, defect tracking, and configuration management, and helps implement, validate, and maintain the software tools that support these processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, extend, and execute test plans and protocols for Sciton’s medical devices, and write reports.
• Identify and correct defects with the software team.
• Perform risk analysis on software requirements and changes.
• Communicate significant issues and recommend process improvements.

Essential Requirements:

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in software quality assurance, software validation, or a related role, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Basic understanding of software validation and software development life cycle requirements in regulated environments.
• Strong technical writing, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with product development and lifecycle processes for medical devices, including 510(k) and/or ISO-regulated product development.
• Familiarity with IEC 62304 and software lifecycle processes for medical devices.

Compensation And Benefits The salary range for this position is $70k - $80k. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Sciton provides an opportunity to participate in equity/stock incentive programs, a profit-sharing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching.

FULL TIME/PART TIME Full-Time

POSITION Associate Software V&V Engineer

LOCATION Palo Alto, CA (HQ)