Senior Manufacturing Test Software Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Manufacturing Test Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing software solutions used in manufacturing test stations to test our fleet of Digit robots. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the software architecture used by the manufacturing test stations. You will work closely with hardware and software developers, control engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing and test teams to gather test requirements, implement testing functions and sequences, develop/improve automation SW, and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test sequences for complex electro-mechanical sub-assemblies
• Create efficient processes and tools to track, analyze and report test results
• Identify, analyze, and log issues found in new software builds, ensuring detailed documentation and clear communication with key stakeholders
• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to reproduce, isolate, and diagnose test failures in the manufacturing line
• Track regression trends and ensure critical fixes are properly validated before release
• Develop expertise in robot software and hardware SW and HW sub-systems to deliver structured test cases and scenarios to validate core robot functionality, including locomotion, perception, manipulation, and decision-making
• Aid in log analysis, data visualization, and test script debugging to provide precise feedback to development teams
• Work closely with robotics software, controls, and systems engineering teams to establish best practices for continuous validation and software quality assurance
• Define and improve processes for tracking and prioritizing software bugs, ensuring effective communication between manufacturing and product development teams
• Provide technical input on product software releases, ensuring that major issues are captured, prioritized, and resolved before deployment
• Help establish quality gates for software deployment, balancing speed of development with stability and reliability
• Generate detailed test reports, including logs, screenshots, and video recordings, to communicate test results clearly
• Maintain up-to-date test software documentation ensuring consistency and repeatability of testing procedures
• Provide weekly summaries on software deliverables, major issues, and key areas for improvement

Requirements

• MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience (or BS with 8+ years of industry experience)
• Strong experience in software development, validation, and debugging, ideally in a startup or fast-paced development environment
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex robotic systems, with an understanding of embedded software, perception, controls, and locomotion
• Familiarity with software debugging tools, log analysis, and data visualization for diagnosing system behavior
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python for testing, automation, and log processing
• Experience working with robot simulation environments (e.g., MuJoCo, Gazebo, Isaac Sim) is a plus
• Strong analytical mindset with a detail-oriented, structured approach to problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively document and communicate technical findings

Qualifications

• Location: Onsite position at our Salem office
• Salary Range: $125,000—$163,000 USD
• Benefits: 401(k) Plan, Equity, Insurance Coverage, Benefit Start Date, Well-Being Support, Time Off, On-Site Perks, Annual Discretionary Bonus

Skills

• Scripting Languages (Python preferred)
• Test Sequencers (NI Test Stand)
• Database Management
• Robotic Systems
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Collaboration Across Engineering Disciplines

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match
• Equity: Company stock options
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
• Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles