Software Test engineer - Neuraverse (human)

NEURA Robotics; Bielefeld; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA Robotics is seeking a QA/test automation engineer to advance automated and manual testing for complex robotics software and digital twin simulations.

You will develop Gherkin-based test scenarios with TypeScript and Python, implement CI/CD pipelines, validate robot arm workflows, and collaborate with software, robotics, and AI teams to ensure high quality, reliability, and safety of the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in robotics, computer science, mechanical or electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in test automation, system testing, validation, or verification of complex systems, preferably in robotics.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and Python.
• Basic understanding of robot arms – kinematics, motion planning and manipulation concepts.
• Familiarity with node-graph based development environments and digital twin concepts is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks such as Playwright, JMeter and Cucumber for BDD, and Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed Gherkin test cases and corresponding step definitions using Cucumber, Playwright and TypeScript for GUI and API testing.
• Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support automated test execution across different stages.
• Execute automated and manual tests, analyze outcomes to detect defects or performance bottlenecks.
• Test and validate node-graph based application logic and workflows, ensuring correctness of visual programming behavior.
• Support testing and validation of digital twin simulations, ensuring consistency between simulated and real robot/system behavior.
• Contribute to testing of robot arm related functionalities, including motion, manipulation, and system integration.
• Log, track, and communicate issues discovered during testing, working closely with engineering teams to drive timely resolution.
• Create and maintain clear test documentation and user guides, while continuously enhancing the test framework to boost efficiency and coverage.
• Work collaboratively with system engineers to ensure effective testing of software components and contribute to overall product stability.
• Proactively identify opportunities to refine testing practices and introduce improvements to streamline test development and execution.

Skills

Test automation

TypeScript

Python

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Playwright

Cucumber

JMeter

Git

Job description

Your mission & challenges

Together, we are taking the step into a new era of intelligent robotics:

• Develop and implement detailed Gherkin test cases and corresponding step definitions using Cucumber, Playwright and TypeScript for both GUI and API testing.

• Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support automated test execution across different stages.

• Execute automated and manual tests, analyze outcomes to detect defects or performance bottlenecks.

• Test and validate node-graph based application logic and workflows, ensuring correctness of visual programming behavior.

• Support testing and validation of digital twin simulations, ensuring consistency between simulated and real robot/system behavior.

• Contribute to testing of robot arm related functionalities, including motion, manipulation, and system integration.

• Log, track, and communicate issues discovered during testing, working closely with engineering teams to drive timely resolution.

• Create and maintain clear test documentation and user guides, while continuously enhancing the test framework to boost efficiency and coverage.

• Work collaboratively with system engineers to ensure effective testing of software components and contribute to overall product stability.

• Proactively identify opportunities to refine testing practices and introduce improvements to streamline test development and execution.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Partner with software developers, robotics engineers, AI researchers, and product teams throughout the development cycle.

• Help ensure that new features are released with high quality, reliability, and safety standards.

• Contribute to the overall stability and performance of the platform by providing structured feedback and validation insights.

• Support a culture of quality by championing testing best practices and continuous improvement.

What we can look forward to

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field but strong background in robotics

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in test automation, system testing, validation, or verification of complex systems, preferably in the robotics industry

• Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript and Python

• Basic understanding of robot arms – kinematics, motion planning, and manipulation concepts

• Familiarity with node-graph based development environments and digital twin concepts is a plus

• Fluency in English is required

• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks such as Playwright, Jmeter and Cucumber for BDD, along with proficiency in version control using Git