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Rfamec

Software Validation Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Software Validation Engineer The Software Validation Engineer will support the integration, verification, and validation of autonomous vehicle hardware and software systems. This role works closely ...

Rfamec

$80 - $100/hr

Software Validation Engineer The Software Validation Engineer will support the integration, verification, and validation of autonomous vehicle hardware and software systems. This role works closely ...

Altera

Software Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA

Altera is seeking a motivated Software Validation Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge software solutions for programmable logic devices! Responsibilities: * Design ...

CREXENDO, INC

Software Validation Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Crexendo Software Validation Engineer You will be part of a team working on Crexendo's (NASDAQ: CXDO) award-winning business communications software that currently supports 3 million users. As part ...

Pharmaron

Software Validation Senior Associate

Exton, PA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Software Validation Senior Associate Salary Range : $75,000-$85,000 Location : Exton, PA (Onsite) About Pharmaron Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO ...

Collabera

Software Validation Engineer III

Warsaw, IN · On-site

The Software Validation Engineer will be responsible for performing validation activities as new or implemented software within the operations, quality or other functions. Strong and in-depth ...

Pharmaron

Software Validation Senior Associate

Exton, PA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Software Validation Senior Associate Salary Range : $75,000-$85,000 Location : Exton, PA (Onsite) About Pharmaron Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for software validation in the United States is $56.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.59 and $70.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Software Validation job involves ensuring that software meets its intended purpose and complies with regulatory or industry standards. Professionals in this role design and execute test plans, document findings, and work closely with developers to resolve issues. This position is common in industries like healthcare, automotive, and finance, where software reliability and compliance are critical. The goal is to verify that software operates correctly, safely, and effectively before release.

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In a Software Validation role, your day typically involves developing and executing test cases, identifying and documenting software defects, and collaborating closely with development and quality assurance teams. You may also participate in requirement reviews, create validation reports, and ensure that software meets specified regulatory or industry standards. Many roles involve a mix of manual and automated testing tasks to comprehensively assess software performance and functionality. Regular communication with cross-functional teams is vital to resolve issues quickly and maintain product quality. This dynamic environment provides continuous learning and development opportunities, especially as new tools and standards are adopted.

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To thrive as a Software Validation professional, you need a solid understanding of software testing principles, validation methodologies, and quality assurance processes, often complemented by a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with test automation tools (such as Selenium or JUnit), validation frameworks, and compliance standards like ISO or FDA regulations is highly valuable. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in this role. These competencies are essential to ensure the reliability, safety, and compliance of software products before they reach end users.

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Software Validation Engineer

Memphis, TN • On-site

Operations & Quality Systems Improvement Experts (OQSIE)
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Job Summary:
Operations & Quality Systems Improvement Experts (OQSIE) is a company focused on improving operational and quality systems. They are seeking a Software Validation Engineer to provide validation support for medical products and software used in manufacturing and quality systems, actively participating in the product development cycle and ensuring compliance with validation guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Provide software validation support and guidance to Smith & Nephew's ASD division for applications developed by S&N for medical products, or software used by S&N's manufacturing and quality systems.
• Be part of a team that is actively involved in the product development cycle, from an early design stage, by helping define or update user needs and software requirements specifications, and participating in product risk assessments, code and design reviews and developing the set of software validation documents.
• Be responsible for auditing software applications and supporting multiple S&N locations.
• Follow the guidelines of the corporate validation policy and inform management whenever changes are needed to a software validation.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or equivalent.
• Experience with software validation – for both product and non-product software – in the medical device industry and knowledge of FDA software validation guidelines; Experience with IQ, OQ, and PQ for software validations is required
• Experience in product risk assessment, requirements management and tracing, defect tracking, configuration management techniques
• Develop and document software validation protocols, document software errors and anomalies
• Working knowledge of application software development lifecycle, and understanding of functional testing methodologies (white box, black box, positive, negative, boundary, and regression)
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other software validation-related system design documents
• Working knowledge of the development of medical devices in conformance with Quality System Regulations, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, ISO13485, and ISO14971 standards
Company:
OQSIE is an execution-based consulting company with a focus in Life Sciences. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Irvine, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.

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