Principal Software QA Engineer

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but also to grow within a purpose‑driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life‑changing decisions.

Our Values:

• We Seek A Better Way : We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
• We Make It Happen : We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
• We Are Stronger Together : We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
• We Care Deeply : We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other

The Position:

We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Principal Test Engineer to lead the testing process for applications at Veracyte that directly help our company expand and develop new diagnostic solutions to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

The Principal Test Engineer is a senior, hands‑on quality leader responsible for defining, executing, and continuously improving the software testing strategy within Veracyte’s regulated environment. This role ensures that all software products meet applicable quality, safety, and compliance requirements while supporting efficient delivery processes. The Principal Test Engineer acts as a subject‑matter expert in verification and validation (V&V), test automation, risk‑based testing, and regulatory compliance, providing technical guidance to junior testers and collaborating closely with engineering, product, and quality functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as key point of contact for testing and QA aspects of releases, providing testing services and coordinating with internal resources.
• Develop and execute test strategies (functional, regression, integration), & test cases, develop supporting test plans and reports.
• Serve as a liaison between internal technical teams, and third‑party software vendors where applicable.
• Manage and prioritize testing related projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and with a focus on quality and long‑term sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and potential automation of testing strategies and processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and data integrity standards across computerized systems.
• Mentor/coach junior level test team members.

Who You Are:

• 8+ years of experience in LIMS and/or Salesforce testing, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• In‑depth understanding of laboratory science workflows, particularly in genomics, molecular biology, or clinical research environments.
• Proven experience translating technical requirements into testing strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross‑functional discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with clear timelines and outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to find and solve the root cause of problems.
• Solid understanding of GAMP5 risk‑based computerized systems validation methodology.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, including GxP, CLIA, and data integrity frameworks.
• Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with testing tools such as Jira and requirements tools such as Jama.

#LI-Hybrid, or #LI-Remote

For candidates based in our San Diego office , the salary (or hourly range) is $157,200 - $173,600

For candidates based in our South San Francisco office , the salary or hourly range is $179,000 - $200,000

For candidates working remote (US) , the salary or hourly range is $150,200 - $174,400

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

$150,200 – $200,000 USD

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient‑oriented, and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel – a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.