Senior Software Quality 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 to also learn and 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: This can be a hybrid position based in our San Diego location. Based on candidate location, we may consider (PST) remote. We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Senior Software Quality Tester 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. This is a critical role for a technically adept professional who brings deep expertise in enterprise computerized systems, laboratory operations, and scientific data management, particularly in genomics, life sciences, or regulated lab environments. As a Senior Software Quality Tester, you will serve as a primary owner of testing for software and computerized systems releases, translating complex technical requirements into robust, risk-based scalable testing strategies. You’ll work cross-functionally with software developers, IT teams, and business stakeholders to optimize testing efficiency, data integrity, and compliance. Your contributions will have direct, strategic impact on lab productivity and broader scientific outcomes. 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 cases, scripts, plans and reports (manual and automated) Demonstrated strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to find and solve the root cause of problems. Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. 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 LIMS workflows and associated systems. Who You Are: Required: 5+ years of experience in LIMS testing, preferably Labbit LIMS or equivalent, with increasing levels of responsibility. Bachelor’s or Master’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. Proficiency with LIMS configuration, user roles, and supporting validation documentation. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with clear timelines and outcomes. Solid understanding of GAMP5 risk based computerized systems validation methodology Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, including GxP, GLP, GCP, CLIA, and data integrity frameworks. Preferred: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence. #LI-Hybrid, or #LI-Remote The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the 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. Veracyte is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Pay range$123,000—$144,000 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. About Veracyte Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter) . 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 . 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