Robot Software QA/Test Engineer

Simberobotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simbe Robotics in San Francisco is seeking a Robotics Software Test & QA Engineer to ensure reliability of our robotics software through automated tests, CI/CD, and regression testing.

You will work with software engineers, monitor a fleet of test robots, and triage issues across robot and cloud components. A hands-on engineer with Linux, Python, C++, ROS/ROS2 experience will thrive in our fast-paced retail robotics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, Python, and C++ in robotics or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing practices with engineers and automated tests.
• Monitor fleet of local test robots and run regression tests.
• Support triage, debugging, and root cause analysis of issues.
• Assist with robot setup, configuration, and validation for internal testing and release readiness.
• Document issues with clear reproduction steps, impact, and status.
• Improve test tooling, pipelines, and quality signals for faster defect detection.
• Deep knowledge of Linux systems and command-line tools.
• Scripting in Python (or similar).
• Read/debug C++ and Python code across components.
• Experience with gtest or similar testing frameworks.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and modern CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with statistics or data-science tools.
• Networking concepts: IPv4, NetworkManager, WPA2.
• Methodical and detail-oriented debugging and triaging.
• Collaborative, calm, and communicative across teams.
• Comfort with researching unknown problems using experimentation and AI tools.

Skills

Linux

Python scripting

C++ / Python reading

GTest / testing frameworks

CI/CD

Cloud infrastructure

Statistics / data science

Networking concepts

ROS/ROS2

Debugging / triaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Simbe Robotics is a leading retail robotics company providing in-store intelligence solutions that help retailers optimize operations, improve shelf execution, and deliver valuable data insights. Our autonomous robots and multi‑modal data collection systems are transforming how retailers manage inventory and make data‑driven decisions.

We are seeking a Robotics Software Test & QA Engineer to help ensure the performance, reliability, and quality of Simbe’s robotics software through strong testing practices, automated test coverage, and continuous regression testing. In this role, you’ll work closely with software engineers to design and maintain testing strategies, monitor and operate a local fleet of test robots, and rapidly triage issues uncovered through continuous testing. The ideal candidate is technically hands‑on, methodical, and comfortable debugging complex software behavior across robot and cloud components.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Work closely with software engineers to develop testing practices, improve testability, and build automated tests.
• Constantly monitor (manually and automatically) our fleet of local test robots and run continuous regression tests.
• Support triage, debugging, and root cause analysis of issues discovered through automated and manual testing.
• Assist with robot setup, configuration, and validation in support of internal testing and release readiness.
• Document issues methodically, providing clear visibility into reproduction steps, impact, and resolution status.
• Continuously improve test tooling, pipelines, and quality signals to increase the speed and quality of defect detection.
• Deep working knowledge of Linux systems and command‑line tools.
• Working competence scripting in languages like Python (or similar).
• Understanding of C++ and Python code (reading/debugging across both).
• Experience with testing frameworks like gtest (or similar test frameworks).
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and modern CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with statistics or data‑science tools & methods
• Strong understanding of wired and wireless networking concepts (IPv4, NetworkManager, WPA2 security, etc.).
• Methodical and detail‑oriented in debugging, triaging, and documenting issues.
• Calm, patient, and communicative, especially when collaborating across teams.
• Comfortable resolving unknown problems using research, experimentation, and AI tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• Familiarity with robot operating systems (ROS/ROS2) and related tools.
• Prior experience testing or supporting autonomous robots, embedded systems, or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with remote monitoring and diagnostic tools for distributed systems.

At Simbe, you will be at the forefront of retail innovation, working with cutting‑edge AI and robotics technologies to transform retail operations. Our culture is dynamic, inclusive, and driven by a passion for improving the way retailers operate and serve their customers. Join us to be a part of a team that is not only reshaping the future of retail but also offering immense value to our clients worldwide.