Lead Medical Device Software Test Engineer

Willow is a platform for products that help improve the lives and health of women. We are a mission-driven team of experienced inventors, mothers, and fathers dedicated to making a difference in women’s lives. The Willow™ Wearable Breast Pump, selected as one of TIME's 25 Best Inventions in 2017 and 2018 CES Innovation Award for Wearable Technologies, is the first solution in our platform.

At Willow Innovations, Inc., our vision is to create a better world for moms. We are focused on identifying where moms need support in the motherhood journey, and building hardware- and software-based solutions around their needs.

In 2014, we created the first-ever cord-free Willow™ Wearable Breast Pump, revolutionizing the industry. Fast forward to today, we are building a portfolio of physical and digital products to solve mom's most meaningful problems and improve their lives.

Willow Innovations, Inc. sits at the unique and exciting intersection of HealthTech, FemTech, Consumer Goods, and Med Device. Our potential for scale and impact is extraordinary—we’re just getting started.

We are looking for a Lead Medical Device Software Testing Engineer. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Firmware, Electrical Engineering, and Test and is a hybrid role requiring on-site days at our office in Mountain View, CA.

Roles & Responsibilities | What you'll do:

• Own the formal firmware validation process:




• Write test plans, test reports and standard test methods


• Document identified issues, verification of resolved issues


• Execute formal test cases


• Translate high-level requirements into use cases and test procedures


• Analyze and review product specifications (e.g. product requirement specifications, system, functional and design specifications) to ensure product quality, safety, reliability, and testability


• Closely work with with test automation and firmware engineers to




• Maintain the automated test system for pump firmware


• Continue automating existing manual test procedures


• Develop and maintain the BLE connectivity test framework


• Develop ideas for new test fixtures


• Be responsible for Mobile App connectivity and integration testing.


• Formal verification of various development, testing and manufacturing tools.

This a hybrid role requiring some days in office in Mountain View, CA. The base salary range is $180,000-$205,000/year depending on experience.

Experience | What you'll bring:

• 8 years experience with firmware / embedded systems


• At least 5 years experience writing test cases, conducting integration and system level testing


• Strong knowledge of software and hardware testing methodology


• Experience with bug tracking tools such as Jira


• Experience with requirements and test case management tools (eg. Jama)


• Ability to work on multiple projects, manage your own priorities and schedule


• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) on an individual basis, as well as with larger groups


• Extensive experience working on medical devices


• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or equivalent experience

Willow is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.