Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About AppliedVR</strong></p> <p>AppliedVR is unleashing the power of Immersive Therapeutics (ITx), a new category of medical devices that harness the unique properties of virtual reality (VR) to treat some of the most debilitating chronic conditions. AppliedVR creates non-pharmacologic, non-invasive VR medical devices for in-home therapeutic use. AppliedVR’s flagship product, RelieVRx®, is the first FDA-authorized VR device for chronic lower back pain, earning unique CMS recognition and commercial payer coverage. We believe in the power of people. We honor our differences and elevate each other’s voices. As a fully remote/work-from-home company, we may not be under the same roof, but we‘re connected every step of the way via our: 1) core values—we are empathetic, evidence-based, and entrepreneurial; 2) shared mission—solving pain through immersive therapeutics; and 3) our vision—a virtual-reality pharmacy in every home.</p> <p>Learn more about AppliedVR, headquartered in Los Angeles, at <a href="http://appliedvr.io">appliedvr.io</a>.</p></div><p class="p1"><strong>Job Description </strong></p> <p class="p2">AppliedVR is looking for a mission-driven <span class="s1"><strong>Software Quality Assurance Engineer</strong></span> with a passion for transforming healthcare through innovative technology to support our quality assurance and regulatory compliance efforts. Reporting to the Director of QA/RA within the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs department, and working closely with Product and Engineering stakeholders, the focus of this role will be providing critical quality assurance oversight to ensure that our products are safe, effective, and compliant.</p> <p class="p3"><strong>Roles & Responsibilities </strong>(are not limited to the following):</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li4"><span class="s1"><strong>QMS Strategy:</strong></span> Establish and maintain software quality assurance processes, and controls to ensure compliance with FDA regulations, IEC 62304, and established standards.</li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1"><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership:</strong></span> Act as the Quality partner across Product, Engineering, and SQE teams to drive consistent understanding, adoption, and adherence to QMS requirements from pre-market development through post-market release.</li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1"><strong>Design and Development: </strong></span>Support the design and development lifecycle deliverables to ensure compliance to existing procedures, and maintaining the Design History File (DHF/DDF), Medical Device File (MDF), and traceability matrices per FDA 21 CFR 820.</li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1"><strong>Risk Management:</strong></span> Lead risk management lifecycle activities, including authoring and maintaining Risk Management files and Hazard Analyses in accordance with ISO 14971.</li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1"><strong>CAPA Leadership:</strong></span> Own CAPA investigations from root cause to timely, effective resolution.</li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1"><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong></span> Drive updates to procedures, work instructions, forms, and related systems to optimize business efficiency.</li> <li class="li4"><span class="s1"><strong>Systems & AI Innovation:</strong></span> Support the implementation and continuous improvement of eQMS tools, including AI-enabled solutions and Model Context Protocol (MCP), to automate routine workflows and enhance data accessibility while maintaining regulatory compliance.</l