Principal Software Engineer in Test (SET)

Clario

6d•Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Clario, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of quality engineering across our modern clinical technology platform. You will lead the evolution of intelligent, scalable automation solutions that ensure our products are reliable, high‑performing, and built with quality embedded at every stage. Working closely with software engineers, AI specialists, and product leaders, you will enable faster delivery of life‑changing clinical innovations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years in software quality engineering, test automation, or related disciplines
Proven experience designing and leading automation strategies and scalable testing frameworks in distributed systems
Strong experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow, Gherkin) and solid understanding of TDD
Proficiency in C#, Java, Python, or TypeScript
Hands-on experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps environments
Experience working within Agile Scrum and cross-functional engineering teams
Strong technical leadership skills and ability to influence engineering standards
Ability to work across multiple components of a complex platform architecture
Experience leveraging AI or intelligent automation for improved test coverage and efficiency
Based in Canada and able to work remotely

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical imaging platforms (DICOM, PACS) or complex visualization systems
Experience building automation for performance‑sensitive or high‑resolution UI applications
Experience working in regulated environments such as Clinical Trials, Healthcare, or Life Sciences
Experience collaborating with AI/ML engineers in product development settings

Responsibilities

Define and lead automation strategy across UI, API, integration, performance, and security layers
Architect and evolve scalable, reusable automation frameworks
Implement AI‑assisted testing to enhance coverage and improve defect detection
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous quality validation
Establish quality standards, coverage metrics, and observability practices
Collaborate closely with software engineers, AI engineers, product teams, and quality engineers
Contribute to testing across multiple components within a large-scale clinical technology platform
Improve test reliability, execution speed, and automation maintainability
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GxP, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11)
Mentor engineers and elevate automation maturity across teams