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Software Test Engineer

CoMind

CoMind

Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
London, UK
Posted on Mar 8, 2025

At CoMind, we are developing a non-invasive neuromonitoring technology that will result in a new era of clinical brain monitoring. In joining us, you will be helping to create cutting-edge technologies that will improve how we diagnose and treat brain disorders, ultimately improving and saving the lives of patients across the world.

The Role

As a member of the CoMind Software Team, As a Software Test Engineer, you will play an active role throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a primary focus on software and integration testing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (including Software Engineers, Data Science/ML Engineers, Systems Engineers, and the QARA team) to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices through comprehensive Verification and Validation processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Software Testing: Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies—including test plans, protocols, execution, and reporting—for medical device software, ensuring full coverage across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for both products and internal tools

  • Verification and Validation: Lead formal Software Verification and Validation (V&V) activities, ensuring adherence to industry standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 62366, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations, including cybersecurity requirements

  • Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement by enhancing automation, adopting innovative testing techniques, and optimizing testing processes

  • Collaboration & Troubleshooting: Partner with cross-functional teams to effectively identify, diagnose, and resolve software issues, ensuring high-quality product delivery.

Skills & Experience:

  • Experience: 5+ years in software testing, particularly for complex or safety-critical systems

  • Programming Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ and Python

  • Industry Background: Experience in highly regulated industries, preferably in medical device development

  • Technical Expertise: Experience developing test automation and CI/CD pipelines. Experience testing multi-tasking systems and familiarity with signal processing or AI/ML applications using GPU/CPU (preferred)

  • Development Approach: Knowledge of agile methodologies and best practices in software development

  • Tools & Practices: Proficiency with version control systems (e.g. Git/Bitbucket), debugging tools, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

  • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

  • Company equity plan

  • Company pension scheme

  • Private medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Group life assurance

  • Comprehensive mental health support and resources

  • Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays)

  • Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in-office)

  • Quarterly work-from-anywhere policy

  • Weekly lunches

  • Breakfast and snacks provided.