Software Quality Engineer

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance 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 www.agilent.com.

We are seeking a Software Quality Engineer to drive end-to-end software quality across the product lifecycle, ensuring products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and business expectations. This role partners closely with Development, Marketing, Test and Product Support to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with customer needs and market requirements. The position is responsible for embedding lifecycle rigor through clearly defined standards, methods, SOPs, and disciplined artifact management, while ensuring end-to-end traceability across requirements, testing, and defect management.

The role owns the software quality plan and release readiness framework, including defining criteria, reviewing and approving test summary reports, and providing formal release readiness assessments. It also leads risk governance by establishing consistent processes for risk identification, prioritization, mitigation, and acceptance across development models (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid), ensuring transparency and alignment between risks and mitigation strategies. In addition, the position provides oversight of key QMS processes—including issue management and V&V procedures—and may develop local processes and work instructions to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.

Following product release, the role is accountable monitoring KPIs, driving trend analysis, and partnering with the business to prioritize systemic improvements. The position supports and hosts internal, customer, and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and sustained compliance.

Through strong cross-functional leadership and a disciplined, data-driven approach, this role ensures the organization delivers reliable, high-quality software products with clear risk visibility and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferably in science or engineering.

• 4+ years relevant experience in software quality, test or similar role.

• Understanding of software development processes, risk management and quality systems.

• Demonstrated collaboration skills and an ability to work within a matrix organization.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least May 28, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $123,840.00 - $193,500.00/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: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds 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 creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, 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 www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Quality/Regulatory

Life sciences instruments, diagnostics, and applied chemistry solutions provider. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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