Software Quality Engineer

Highly Competitive
  1. Permanent
  2. Manufacturing
  3. Australia
Perth, Australia
Posting date: 13 Oct 2026
71026

Keep the heartbeat of innovation running in this Software Quality Engineer position and ensure cutting-edge pharma never miss a beat!

Proclinical is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation and ensure compliance with global regulatory and quality standards for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) products, including AI-enabled software. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support software lifecycle processes, risk management, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities:

  • Support and improve software lifecycle processes in compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews, verification/validation activities, risk assessments, and release readiness reviews.
  • Assist in software risk management, including hazard analysis and traceability of risk controls.
  • Maintain software configuration and change management records for compliance and audit readiness.
  • Contribute to cybersecurity and Software of Unknown Provenance (SOUP) documentation activities.
  • Author, update, and maintain technical documentation, including design inputs/outputs and traceability matrices.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with regulatory expectations and approved design changes.
  • Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability across requirements, design, risk, implementation, testing, and release.
  • Develop and track documentation plans and timelines aligned with product milestones.
  • Support design and documentation reviews, ensuring outcomes are captured and reflected in technical documentation.
  • Facilitate audit and inspection readiness by organizing documentation and ensuring traceability.
  • Support investigations related to software defects, customer complaints, CAPAs, and post-market feedback.
  • Track and manage quality actions, ensuring timely updates to procedures and documentation.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • Background in systems engineering, software, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820-QMSR, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971.
  • Experience authoring technical documentation for SaMD in regulated environments.
  • Ability to translate complex engineering and AI-ML concepts into clear, structured documentation.
  • Strong technical writing skills with attention to detail and version control.
  • Proven ability to manage documentation across multiple stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
  • Flexibility in working style and problem-solving approach.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Pamela Phoumavong at p.phoumavong@proclinical.com.

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