New · posted Oct 15
RxSight · Medical Devices
Senior Software Verification & Validation Engineer
- Aliso Viejo, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Open until filled
The role
The Senior Software Verification & Validation Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, development, testing, launch, and on-market support of the medical device software for RxSight products which comprised of the Light Adjustable Lens (an intraocular lens) and the Light Delivery Device (complex opto-electro-mechanical system with embedded software). The engineer assumes the role of the subject matter expert for Verification and Validation, co-authors Operating Procedures and is responsible for software testing activities for the Light Delivery Device (LDD), software tools, and COTS software. Also, the engineer will collaborate with other teams and departments as necessary to fulfill the testing needs of the company.
This is a fully onsite position at our headquarters in Aliso Viejo, CA so candidates must reside in or near this city.
Description
RxSight® is an ophthalmic medical technology corporation headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California that has commercialized the world’s first and only adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) that is customized after cataract surgery. The company’s mission is to revolutionize the premium cataract surgery experience by allowing surgeons to partner with their patients to achieve optimized results for every unique eye.
What you need
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in embedded, real-time applications
- Hardware and software interfacing
- Proficient in software development lifecycle and configuration management, design controls, risk management, verification and validation
- A working knowledge of medical device standards, including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and IEC 62366
- Capable of software design and coding with a focus on testability, robustness, and performance, or a demonstration of the ability to quickly learn any missing elements.
- Cybersecurity experience is highly preferred.
- Leading and managing projects and deliverables
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING
- Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field and more than 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of project leadership
- Training to be completed per the training plan for this position as maintained in the document control system.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- N/A
COMPUTER SKILLS (PREFERRED)nice to have
- C/C++/C#/Python/QT (qml/qt quick)/SQL/MongoDB/Json/XML/Squish
- Windows
- MATLAB
- Test Management Tool (Helix ALM, Jira, Microsoft TFS, etc)
- Project Management System
- Defect Management System (Helix ALM, Bugzilla, etc)
- Source Control (Subversion, GitHub, etc)
What you'll do
- Lead the planning and lead the execution of testing activities
- Develop processes and procedures that are compliant with necessary standards and regulations.
- Act as key interface with regulatory bodies and contribute to regulatory submissions and audits
- Support all necessary development, extensions, and modifications of the code base throughout the software development lifecycle. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Software testing
- Automated test scripts development
- Documentation (e.g. requirements, design, and technical descriptions)
- Issue investigation
- Data analysis
- Develop expertise in and keep up to date with industry standards and regulations
- Act as key interface with regulatory bodies and contribute to regulatory submissions and audits
- Provide technical guidance to the team members.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
Pay
$100,000 – $130,000 a year
Employer providedWhere you'll work
Aliso Viejo, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Notice to Staffing Agencies and Search Firms
RxSight does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or search firms for any employment opportunities. All agency engagements must be authorized in writing for a specific position by RxSight’s Talent Acquisition department. Any resumes or candidate information submitted without such specific engagement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RxSight. No fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired under these circumstances.
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The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 5% below the US median for Validation & CQV roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in California9 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US47 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $100,000 | — | $130,000 |
| California (middle half) | $123,000 | $127,000 | $135,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $110,750 | $121,000 | $132,500 |
This role: RxSight's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Validation & CQV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Validation & CQV
The general path across 111 open Validation & CQV roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not RxSight's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 36 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Lab testing and methods6
- Data and digital systems6
- GMP and compliance4
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Validation and qualification2
- Regulatory submissions2
- Quality systems and risk2
- Investigations and CAPA1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Risk management for medical devices
- IECIEC 62304(official source, opens in a new tab)Software life cycle processes for medical device software
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Senior Software Verification & Validation Engineer at RxSight
Open until filled. $100K–$130K a year, employer provided.