Software Test Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Software Test Engineer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, with additional hiring in Rochester and Duluth, where established employers like Medtronic, Target, and General Mills maintain large technology teams that depend on rigorous QA practice. Demand runs from associate-level manual testers to senior engineers specializing in test automation, performance testing, and embedded systems validation, particularly for medical device, retail technology, and financial software products. Minnesota consistently ranks among the more active Midwest markets for this role. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Software Test Engineer - Azurion Eye (Plymouth, MN)Job Description
The Software Test Engineer will be part of the software team within the Image Guided Therapy Devices (IGT-D) Software R&D group, based in Plymouth, MN. In this role, you will focus on the manual and automated testing of integration and machine-learning-enabled workflows for clinical imaging software applications for the Azurion Eye program. Additionally, you will ensure the software application interface meets requirements, successfully handles edge cases, and implements effective risk control measures.
What is the Azurion Eye program? It advances Philips’ strategy to embed AI into clinical workflows by combining clinical intelligence, computer vision, predictive analytics, and AI-powered orchestration. The platform helps clinicians make faster, better-informed decisions, improve procedural efficiency through intuitive tableside control , and enhance patient safety with precision imaging and reduced radiation exposure , including in-room 3D CT-like imaging for stroke care.
Your role:
- Collaborate with the Product Owner and the software development team to ensure the requirements for software interfaces, integration and features are complete and testable. You will evaluate various Test Automation tools and frameworks suitable for testing the integration, interfaces of the IntraSight and Azurion platforms.
- Create and document automated test scenarios, plans, and cases for functional, reliability, performance, safety and risk controls, translation, and other software testing. Establish traceability and coverage between requirements and automated test cases, and develop, dry-run, and review those cases alongside software development during Sprints and/or Product Increments (PIs). Create or leverage test simulators to emulate hardware functionality and manage the virtual test infrastructure. Document test results, observations, and issues in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal quality management system standards, as well as perform regression testing and rerun tests to confirm resolved issues.
You are the right fit if:
- You’ve acquired 2+ years of experience with Bachelor's working as a Software Test Automation Engineer, Verification Engineer or similar.
- Your skills include testing enterprise software platforms and hospital systems such as PACS, RIS, and HIS; using test case management tools such as Jama, TestComplete, and Quality Center; applying test automation tools such as Postman, Tosca, TestComplete, and PyTest; scripting with Python and PowerShell; and working with regulatory standards such as IEC 62304, IEC 82304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position .
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This is an office role.
About Philips:
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody, everywhere, has access to the quality of healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
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Philips Transparency Details
The pay range for this position in Plymouth, Minnesota is $108,000 to $171,000.
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives, may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here .
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional information:
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth, Minnesota.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.
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- Medical Devices
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software test engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases for software applications
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development workflows and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-Assured and basic SQL query skills
- Strong written communication skills for documenting defects, test plans, and quality reports
Software Test Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software test engineer in Minnesota?
Software test engineering in Minnesota requires no state-issued license or board registration. Most roles require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or software engineering, though some employers accept degrees in other technical fields combined with demonstrated QA experience. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts, earning certifications like ISTQB Foundation Level, and gaining exposure to regulated industries such as medical devices or financial software strengthens a candidate's profile for Minnesota's dominant hiring sectors.
How much do software test engineers make in Minnesota?
Software test engineers in Minnesota earn a median of about $101,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,090 for the lowest 10% to over $137,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software test engineers in Minnesota?
Minnesota software test engineer roles are posted by Boston Scientific, 3M, and Emerson and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of medical device, retail technology, and financial services companies means QA openings appear consistently across a wide range of regulated and consumer-facing software teams.
Which Minnesota cities have the most software test engineer jobs?
Maple Grove, Hopkins, and Plymouth account for the majority of software test engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities drive the bulk of postings, anchored by large headquarters in retail, financial services, and medical technology, while Rochester's hiring is closely tied to the healthcare and medical device sector, and suburban corridors like Eden Prairie and Minnetonka add openings from mid-size technology and insurance firms.
Are there remote software test engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of software test engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to distributed team structures. Test automation, manual functional testing, and test planning work are the sub-areas most commonly offered remotely, while roles involving embedded systems, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or on-site regulated lab environments tend to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a software test engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for QA analyst or associate software tester roles, which Minnesota employers in retail technology and financial services often post as entry-level positions requiring a degree but no prior professional QA experience. Companies like Medtronic and Target have structured early-career technology programs that bring in new graduates. Building a GitHub portfolio with automated test scripts using Selenium or Cypress, earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certification, and pursuing lateral moves from technical support, business analysis, or manual QA work all strengthen an application without requiring years of professional testing history.
Where can I find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the positions that match.
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