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Software Quality Test Engineer

Agilent
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025 CLOSED ON 4/13/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Quality Test Engineer position at Agilent?

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek so they can do what they do best : improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at

As a Software Quality Test Engineer responsibilities will include :

  • Assist in development and testing of software for GC, LC, GC Mass Spec and LC Mass Spec products
  • Software solutions test planning
  • Define and execute feature test cases
  • Investigate errors, report potential software defects and verify fixes
  • Assess software performance
  • Execute integrated manual or automated testing within supported in the Agile software development process
  • Perform sample analysis, data processing, calibration, and maintenance of all chromatography systems
  • Prepare reagents needed for analysis
  • Perform instrument tuning and calibration
  • Work with Engineering and Product Management teams to clearly communicate test results, recommended next steps and timing for the next phase of feature releases
  • Review and validate software requirements and functional design specifications
  • Troubleshoot system issues and defects with Support, R&D, and implementation teams, propose solutions, test resolutions and facilitate release to production
  • Develop QA estimates for project and enhancement requests. Assist in scoping, planning and scheduling QA activities.

Note : This role is a hybrid schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday onsite; Monday and Friday remote).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Computer Science or other related field or equivalent experience
  • 1 years experience in QTOF, LC or GC Chromatography, including running samples and reporting results a plus
  • Experience with test automation or software programming knowledge (C#, scripting such as Groovy, PowerShell ) is a plus
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in Jenkins, JMeter Benchmark and Postman a Plus
  • Desired experience with laboratory informatics software such as a networked Chromatography Data System (CDS), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), or Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)
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    The US pay range for this full-time position is $89,774.00 - $140,273.00 / yr, plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum new hire pay for the position across the relevant US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Additional details are available at :

    Additional Details

    This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 8, 2024 or until the job is no longer posted.

    The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $93,120.00 - $145,500.00 / yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at :

    Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact 1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit

    Travel Required : Shift :

    Duration :

    No End Date

    Job Function : Quality / Regulatory

    Salary : $89,774 - $140,273

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