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Staff Engineer, QA and Verification
full-time•San Diego•$175k - $185k
About this role
Staff Engineer, QA and Verification
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $175k - $185k
About Us
We are a venture-backed, stealth-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, focused on developing novel technologies that will redefine how disease is detected, characterized, and managed with a novel approach to clinical genomics. Our mission is to fundamentally transform healthcare through a convergence of innovation across multiple scientific disciplines.
Founded by industry veterans with decades of experience in life sciences tools and diagnostics, our leadership team brings a proven track record of translating scientific insight into successful commercial products. Our investors include some of the most respected names in healthcare and deep tech.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Staff QA & Verification Engineer to own verification infrastructure, test rigs, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working at the boundary of hardware, firmware, and software, and who takes pride in building reliable test systems that keep development moving fast while maintaining rigor. You will design, build, and maintain test rigs, develop automated verification frameworks, and work cross-functionally to ensure systems are testable, validated, and continuously verifiable. You will collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, systems, and software engineers to keep test infrastructure running, relevant, and aligned with evolving system designs.
Key Responsibilities
Test Infrastructure & Rig Ownership
Design, build, and maintain test rigs and test beds for embedded and distributed
systems
Own the day-to-day reliability and availability of test infrastructure
Debug and repair hardware, wiring, and interfaces to keep test systems operational
Evolve test rigs alongside changing hardware and software designs
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing
Develop hardware-in-the-loop tests in Python and/or C/C++
Integrate real hardware, simulators, and test instruments into automated test flows
Validate system behavior across normal operation, edge cases, and fault conditions
Support continuous and regression testing on real hardware
Test Automation & Frameworks
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using PyTest or similar tools
Write clear, maintainable, and extensible test code
Implement test orchestration, reporting, and result tracking
Ensure tests are deterministic, reproducible, and debuggable
Instrumentation & Debugging
Use logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other lab tools to validate signals and timing
Diagnose failures across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries
Capture and analyze traces to support root-cause analysis
Test Tooling & GUIs
Develop lightweight GUI-based tooling for test jigs and operators
Build simple control and visualization interfaces (e.g., PyQt or similar frameworks)
Improve usability of test systems for engineers and technicians
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Validation
Work cross-functionally with engineering teams to define verification strategies
Translate system requirements into verification plans and test coverage
Support system validation activities in medical device or biotech contexts
Contribute to documentation and evidence required for regulated development
Qualifications
Education:
BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering
Required:
Experience & Technical Skills
7+ years of experience in QA, verification, test engineering, or similar roles
Hands-on experience building and maintaining test rigs for hardware–software systems
Strong experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing
Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for test development
Experience using PyTest or similar test frameworks
Lab & Hardware Skills
Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab instrumentation
Ability to debug electrical, timing, and communication issues
Experience working with embedded systems and real hardware
Validation & Process
Experience working in medical device, biotech, or other regulated environments
Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) concepts and best practices
Ability to balance startup velocity with validation rigor
Preferred:
Experience building light-weight GUIs for test systems (e.g., PyQt or similar
frameworks)
Experience integrating test systems into CI pipelines
Familiarity with requirements management and traceability
Experience validating distributed or real-time systems
Why Join Us
Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and scientific rigor are
deeply valued.
Join a seasoned and multidisciplinary team tackling high-impact problems at the
intersection of science and engineering.
Competitive compensation and equity package, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration.
What you'll do
- The Staff QA & Verification Engineer will design, build, and maintain test rigs and automated verification frameworks while ensuring systems are testable and validated. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support continuous testing and validation activities.
About Foresite Labs (Stealth Co)
Foresite Labs creates companies at the intersection of AI/machine learning and science. We believe AI, generative AI, and data science—when applied with scientific rigor—can accelerate discovery and drive innovations that benefit humanity.
We provide the foundation for bold ideas to take shape and accelerate, shaping a better future for all. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a flexible work environment where employees learn from top thinkers across multiple disciplines. With headquarters in San Francisco and Boston, we’re building a culture where scientific rigor meets entrepreneurial ambition.
Foresite Labs Values
Truth over progression: We follow the science, pursuing ideas that are grounded in data and abandoning them when not supported by the evidence.
Take good risks: Our culture values informed risk-taking: good decisions are celebrated even when they result in bad outcomes. Everyone feels safe to contribute ideas and to learn from failure.
Single accountable person: The project team lead is accountable for all decisions and for maintaining transparency and information flow within the team; we trust the project teams. The Review Committee unlocks capital and sets directions.
Simplicity and Focus: “Companies die from indigestion, not starvation” (Bill Hewlett) We will focus on a few ideas aggressively and minimize all other distractions. Everyone will have a few key goals that have measurable outcomes.
Respect and Community: Our employees are our greatest asset; everyone invests in creating an environment of collaboration and respect. We support their careers and career development whether they stay, go to a Labs company, or end up somewhere else.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Foresite Labs (Stealth Co) pay for a Staff Engineer, QA and Verification?
Foresite Labs (Stealth Co) offers a competitive compensation package for the Staff Engineer, QA and Verification role. The salary range is USD 175k - 185k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
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As a Staff Engineer, QA and Verification at Foresite Labs (Stealth Co), you will: the Staff QA & Verification Engineer will design, build, and maintain test rigs and automated verification frameworks while ensuring systems are testable and validated. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support continuous testing and validation activities..
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