Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Jigs and Tools (Hybrid)

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Your opportunity

By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – a revolutionary solution designed by our world-class technical team. The Globe System offers strong, unique, and customer-valued advantages over other treatments on the market, and leading physicians are already using it and helping to share our story.

We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients

We are seeking a SDET to join our Software Verification Team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of manufacturing jigs, developer tools, and the clinical workstation powering our life-saving medical device.

Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

Your responsibilities will be to:

Design and execute verification and validation activities for software development tools, manufacturing jigs, and the Windows configuration for the clinical workstation

Develop test plans and assist with the automation of test cases that verify software requirements

Identify, analyze, and report software defects and issues, and work with the development team to resolve them

Contribute to the design and improvement of the Windows software configuration (Windows Image), integrating customer and production feedback

Participate in code reviews and help maintain the quality and reliability of test automation code

Collaborate with development teams to review and improve software requirements

Hands‑on validation of production jigs and collaboration with development teams to drive improvements

Develop scripts to improve processes for updating and deploying Windows configuration changes

Ensure the clinical workstation complies with cybersecurity guidelines from regulatory authorities

Become familiar with medical device software standards, cybersecurity guidelines, and testing best practices

What you bring to the team

Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting‑edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable. You are suited to our approach and possess these attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

2+ years of experience with software verification and validation testing

Experience with writing specifications, test protocols, and test reports

Keen interest in software test automation

Experience using test automation tools and frameworks is an asset

Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages

Familiarity with C# and Java is an asset

Foundational understanding of electronics and circuits

Knowledge of hardware components in manufacturing jigs

Enthusiasm for PC hardware and Windows configuration work

Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals is an asset

Familiarity of CI/CD tools like TeamCity is an asset

Awareness of medical device regulatory requirements and standards such as IEC 60601 is preferred

Ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Positive and proactive attitude with the ability to execute tasks with an appropriate level of independence

Enthusiastic about seeking innovative solutions to unforeseen challenges

Flexibility and adaptability to take on additional responsibilities as appropriate

Compensation

Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.

As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.

- $80,000 - $100,000 (CAD Annually)

Total cash – the total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plan (RRSP) to help support your financial goals.

Comprehensive medical & dental coverage – for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.

Work‑day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.

Support – for you (and your dependents) overall well‑being.

Career progression and learning support.

Professional membership support.

Family building – we provide top‑up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

- Our Purpose
- Our People
- Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer‑led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Brazilian ERG and Irish ERG.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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