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Engineer III - Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET)

In-Office, Sparks, MD

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Job ID
R-552362
Category
Engineering
Location
Sparks, Maryland

Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward

At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.

Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.

And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Summary:

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will be responsible for developing automated tests to ensure the quality of software systems and applications. The role involves creating test plans, writing code for automating tests, maintaining existing tests, and reporting on product defects. The SDET will work closely with developers, test engineers and other stakeholders to identify issues early in development cycles and provide feedback to improve overall system reliability. This position requires strong technical skills as well as excellent communication abilities. 

We are looking for a Software Developer in Test to own and develop our automated test platform. This is a software engineering role first, you will design and build production-quality code that verifies software, not a testing role that occasionally writes scripts. You will architect test infrastructure and contribute to shared libraries.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain a multi-module test infrastructure spanning API, browser, performance, and protocol-level testing disciplines 

  • Create and maintain automated functional, integration, system, regression and performance tests. 

  • Develop and version reusable shared libraries, authentication clients, model libraries, and data providers consumed across multiple test modules 

  • Build software tests that interface with external systems and hardware devices to enable isolated, reproducible test environments independent of third-party availability 

  • Engineer layered API client abstractions that handle authentication, request construction, response validation, and structured logging 

  • Design and execute tests that model realistic concurrent user journeys and produce actionable results 

  • Author and maintain CI/CD pipeline definitions that execute, gate, and report on test results across environments and deployment targets 

  • Integrate test execution with external test management and defect tracking systems to maintain traceability from requirement to result 

  • Enforce production-grade engineering standards on test code, design patterns, code review, refactoring, and module-level abstractions 

  • Collaborate on API contracts, authentication flows, and system observability from a testability perspective during design and development 

Minimum Required:

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline. 

  • 3+ years of professional software development, test automation or quality engineering experience 

  • Fluent in C#; able to design and build maintainable, extensible code at module and library level 

  • Proven experience building test frameworks and shared libraries from scratch.  

  • Proficiency with multi-module build systems, dependency management, and library versioning at scale 

  • Experience authoring and owning CI/CD pipeline definitions end-to-end, including containerized test environments 

  • Familiarity with structured test reporting, code coverage analysis, and static quality tooling 

  • Experience with Defect Tracking Tools, Requirements Management and Test Management Tools such as ADO, Cognition Cockpit, and JAMA software 

  • Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies in software development 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, decision-making, and problem-solving skills 

  • Effective written and verbal communications skills, ability to clearly and precisely communicate with management and remote team members 

  • Familiarity with FDA regulations for medical instruments, ISO 13485, IEC 62304 standards and Quality Management systems 

Preferred Skills:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

  • Experience building software simulators for external systems, APIs, or hardware devices 

  • Background in domains involving regulated, safety-critical, or medical device software 

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$95,900.00 - $153,400.00 USD Annual
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Success Profile

What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:

  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Curious
  • Detail-oriented
  • Inventive
  • Problem-solver

Ready for your next challenge?

This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.

Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.

Hear from Our Associates

  • "BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD."

  • "I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others – it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day."

  • "I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."

  • "During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD."

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