Staff Robotics Test Engineer
About the Role
We are looking for a Staff Robotics Test Engineer to facilitate the advancement of test coverage and integration robustness via test automation and tool development to support multiple robotic platforms for growing customer projects.
A talented team of roboticists works on the heart of Symbotic’s automation solution – Symbot, the mobile robot. The team delivers solutions for the storage and retrieval of cases performed in a fully autonomous structure operating thousands of Symbots at customer sites.
Responsibilities
- Own design, implementation, and execution of software tests for mobile robot drive and pick-and-place capabilities.
- Develop simulation-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing for verification of robot behaviors.
- Own software integration testing of systems and subsystems.
- Lead testing framework development for scalability across multiple robot platforms.
- Implement and conduct tests via scripting, data log parsing, and analysis.
- Collaborate with software developers to create tests that verify performance of new robot capabilities.
- Perform root cause analysis and system-level debugging of hardware/software components for the mobile robot platform.
- Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 6 years of engineering experience testing complex robotics and integrated hardware/software systems.
- Strong robotics systems testing expertise, including hardware integration, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, Bash, Linux, Git, and test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest).
- Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, data analysis, and log parsing techniques.
- Solid knowledge of software QA principles, testing methodologies, and embedded/robotic systems.
- Hands-on experience with ROS, Gazebo, robotics simulation platforms, and HIL/SIL testing environments.
- Experience building scalable robotic test frameworks and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
Work Environment
Up to 10% travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
Pay
The base range for this position in the posted location is $149,000.00 - $204,600.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, and PTO benefits.
About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. The company reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage, and machine learning, Symbotic solves complex distribution challenges, enabling companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy, and efficiency.
Symbotic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace differences and know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.