**Firmware Verification & Validation Lead (Location: San Diego, CA)** Ambulatory Monitoring and Diagnostics Heart, R&D organization. In this role you will be part of the Global R&D Team for ECG Solutions, reporting to the Verification and Validation Leader ECG Solutions. You will drive the roadmap for system verification and validation across the global teams, Bangalore and USA. You are accountable for product quality, and on-time delivery for all AM&D products. **Your role:** + Creates and executes verification and validation (V&V) roadmaps to support program/team needs + Consistently delivers high Quality releases at a sustainable speed, delivering full test coverage. + Ensures adherence to all applicable development processes, quality, security, and regulatory requirements. + Contributes to the technical innovation of the product and/or systems which the teams are accountable for by providing insights, hands-on technical reviews, and continuous feedback. + Mentor junior team members: use best in class practices, define processes and review periodically to make sure the team does not deviate from the defined procedures. + Executes on continuous improvement in processes and ways of working to achieve operational excellence. **You're the right fit if:** + Bachelor, master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering or relevant technical field. + 7+ years of experience in test automation, firmware development and quality assurance via agile practices. + Strong technical expertise in C#, Java, Python, statistical analysis, and requirement/defect management tools, with experience in automation using HW/FW simulators (preferred). + Proven experience in product/software development, design controls, risk management, and medical device software (a plus).Analytical and collaborative mindset, driving creative problem-solving, teamwork, and results-oriented execution. + Automation experience using HW/FW simulators is preferred. + You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. **How we work together** We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. (e.g. This is an Office role.) **About Philips** We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. + Learn more about our business. + Discover our rich and exciting history. + Learn more about our purpose. + Read more about our employee benefits. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. **Philips Transparency Details** The pay range for this position in San Diego, CA is $130,144 to $223,104, annually. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. **Note: At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.** In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. **Additional Information** US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future. Company relocation benefits **will not** be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in **or** within commuting distance to San Diego, CA **.** **\#LI-PH1** It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to a diverse workforce. 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