Remote

Principal Software Quality Engineer

Henry Schein One, LLC
paid time off, sick time, short term disability, 401(k)
United States
Jan 19, 2026
This position can be remote in the US or hybrid in our American Fork, UT office 2-3 days per week. Job Summary ThePrincipal Software Engineer in Testis thehighest-level individualcontributorrolewithinthe SoftwareEngineering inTest discipline. This rolecombinesdeepexpertisein testautomation, qualityengineering, and performance testing withstrategicleadership and departmental influence. The Principal SET is accountable for driving managed, metrics-driven testing maturity across the Dentrix Engineering organization, ensuring testing is planned, risk-based, measurable, and continuously improved. This role ensures quality is built into every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle, testing effectiveness is objectively tracked, and defects are prevented and not just detected before impacting customers. What You Will Do TestingStandards& QualityLeadership Drive testing standardization across Dentrix Engineering organization Define, document, and maintain repeatable and measurable testing best practices, guidelines, and standards Ensure consistent, predictable test planning, execution, and documentation across teams Partner with Release Management to define and enforce clear entry and exit quality gates for all releases Establish and own quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting used to inform release decisions and leadership availability for all Dentrix teams Lead initiatives to reduce defect escape rates through root cause analysis, trend analysis and proactive quality improvements Ensure testing efforts are risk-based, prioritizing coverage based on customer impact, system complexity and change risk Performance Testing Ownership Ownand drive the Dentrix Engineering performance testing strategy, ensuring performance issues are identified early and resolved before impactingcustomers Assess and improve the performance testing lab environment (infrastructure, tools, processes) Develop and execute aroadmap to matureDentrix Engineering's performancetesting capabilities from reactive validation to proactive risk detection Establish performance benchmarks, thresholds, and reporting to support data-driven release readiness decisions Strategic Leadership& Influence Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging testing technologies, tools, and frameworks that support predictable, scalable quality Partner with Architecture to gain alignment and approval for new standardized test architectures and testingapproaches GuideDentrix department-wide testarchitectureand qualitystrategy, withsecondaryinfluence on organization-wide practices Provide leadership to testingand quality engineeringguilds withinDentrix Engineering Champions shift-left testing, defect prevention, and continuous improvement, reinforcing quality as a managed engineering discipline Present resting strategy, quality trends, defect metrics, and performance insightsto senior leadership and executive stakeholders TechnicalExcellence & Enablement Designand architectcomplextest automationsolutions that meet businessrequirements Build testsystemswithemphasison reliability, scale, maintainability, and measurable effectiveness Establishand maintain testautomationarchitecture, including frameworksand CI/CD integration, and reporting Implement comprehensivetest strategiesincludingunit, integration, system,automation, and performance testing Mentorship & Capability Building Mentor and coach engineers in risk-based testing, test design, automation, and performance engineering Providetechnical leadership ontest architecture decisionsacrossDentrix teams Deliver training and enablement sessions on testing metrics, quality analysis, tools, frameworks, and best practices Travel/Physical Demands Travel typically less than 10% Office environment with no special physical demands required Qualifications What You Will Have 10+ years of experience in software engineering and/or software engineering in test with 5+ years in senior or lead test engineering roles Strong hands-on experience in 2+ programming languages (e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, etc.) Expert ability to design, build, and scale managed enterprise-grade test automation frameworks Deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and API/contract testing Advanced experience with performance testing, database testing, and modern system architectures Proven ability to define, implement, and enforce testing standards and quality metrics across multiple teams Strong understanding of test effectiveness, defect analysis and quality reporting, and shift-left quality practices Demonstrated success driving predictablequality outcomes, continuousimprovement and a quality-first culture Exposure to software testing maturity models (i.e. Beizer or TMMi) and experience applying metrics and risk-informed decisions at scale Ability to lead and influence without direct authority Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills Expert-level problem-solving and diagnostic abilities in complex systems Nice to Haves Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field ISTQB Expert-Level certifications (CTEL-ITP or CTEL-TM) Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) Deep experience with cloud-native testing strategies Prior experience modernizing or transforming legacy test practices at scale The posted range for this position is$150,000 - $190,000which is the expected starting salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a bonus target not reflected in the range. What you get as a Henry Schein One Employee A great place to work with fantastic people A career in the healthcare technology industry, with the ability to grow and realize your full potential Competitive compensation Excellent benefits package - Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave (if applicable), Paid ParentalLeave, Short Term Disability, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts,Education Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and more About Henry Schein One Henry Schein One is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication, and marketing software. Our company's products and services work together as one simple solution to provide users with a seamless and integrated experience. Our company thrives because of our people. We believe in supportive, diverse, and inclusive workforce, inclusive environments, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation packages. We value innovation, teamwork, and encourage work-life balance. One of many reasons why Henry Schein One leads the industry is because of our products, services and most importantly, our people. In 2022, Henry Schein One was named one of Best Companies to Work for in Utah. Click here for more information:2022 Best Companies to Work For \| Henry Schein One Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Unfortunately, Henry Schein One is not currently hiring individuals residing in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Dakota,Rhode Island,South Dakota,Vermont, West Virginia, Washington DC, orPuerto Rico and other US Territories.