At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Associate (Software Verification), you will be trusted to drive software design, development, and verification activities. You will be trusted to drive the design, execution, review, and approval of software verification deliverables, with a strong focus on ensuring high-quality, compliant solutions for patients and customers at the Goleta, CA location in the Santa Barbara area.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Verification of complex software applications embedded in state-of-the-art ophthalmic instruments in all phases of software development lifecycle including planning, inputs, design, implementation, and testing.
• Review and approve software documentation throughout the software development life cycle.
• Write and execute manual system level test cases and procedures.
• Lead or participate in project teams to facilitate Software Test Planning / Software Verification activities / SQA support.
• Coordinate software test activities with software development team and other stakeholders.
• Provide support on other project activities such as training, clinical activities, and audits.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge of software development life cycles (Agile, iterative)
• Experience working in FDA- and ISO-regulated environments for software development and verification.
• Hands‑on experience with software verification and validation practices
• Experience testing embedded software systems.
• Proficiency with software test automation tools such as Ranorex, Selenium, Sikuli, or similar.
• Familiarity with software configuration management and change management tools.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional teams.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

Sponsorship available: Yes

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Compensation and Benefits

Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long‑term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‑being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.

The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.