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Job Title: Lead Software Test Engineer
Company Name: Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Location: Indianapolis, IN United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 04/13/2026
Expire Date: 05/13/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Information Technology, Quality Control
Job Description
Lead Software Test Engineer

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

Its all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And were just beginning. Working together, lets put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Lead Software Test Engineer is responsible for driving the overall quality strategy of our software products by leading a team of testers while also remaining hands-on in test planning and execution. This role ensures that testing practices are robust, efficient, and aligned with project goals, directly influencing release reliability, team performance, and customer satisfaction.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering and is part of the R&D Software team located in Indianapolis, Indiana and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of software test engineers, serving as their direct manager and providing ongoing performance feedback and career development support.

  • Design, implement, and continuously improve test strategies, frameworks, and processes across multiple projects.

  • Perform hands-on testing activities, including test planning, test case development, execution, and defect analysis, to ensure high quality releases.

  • Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and project teams to align testing efforts with business priorities and release goals.

  • Introduce and champion best practices in automation, continuous integration, and quality metrics.

  • Drive root cause analysis and quality improvements that reduce defects and increase release reliability.

  • Influence technical direction and quality standards across the organization through data driven insights and strong cross team communication.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or equivalent

  • 9 or more years of related experience, including 2 or more years of experience in a software leadership position

  • Proven experience managing, leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of software test engineers

  • Ability to attract, retain, and grow top engineering talent through effective leadership and people management

  • Strong proficiency in creating test plans, test cases, and test execution strategies for complex systems

  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools, frameworks, and continuous integration environments

  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working closely with engineering and product teams

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Projects involving both software and hardware components

  • Software verification of medical devices and working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The salary range for this role $125,000 - $150,000.This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

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