Software QA/QC Engineer

Xcellbio 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 fold over the next few years - now is a great time to join!

Brief Description of Position:

We are looking for a software QA/QC engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests lead our desktop, mobile and web C# applications. The QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. You will also help design and review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics.

The QA technician role plays an important part in our company’s product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• QA Engineer responsibilities include:
• Reviewing quality specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Creating detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating quality testing activities
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
• Monitor debugging process results
• Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
• Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

• Proven work experience in software development
• Proven work experience in software quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
• Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
• Windows desktop applications, biotech applications plus
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

Other Desirable Characteristics and Attributes:

• 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
• Living in the Bay Area is a plus
• Please note if you are legally authorized to work in the United States in your application