Robotics Engineer, Deployment & Testing

Skild AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in robotic intelligence is seeking a Robotics Engineer specializing in Deployment & Testing. The role involves designing automated tests, maintaining robots, and ensuring software quality for innovative products. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong programming skills, especially in low-level languages. This position offers a dynamic environment in the cutting-edge field of robotics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems.
• Previous experience as a Test Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain regression tests for software and products.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex testing failures.
• Collaborate with developers to improve product quality.

Skills

Proficiency in low-level systems languages

Python

Debugging and troubleshooting

Understanding of algorithms

Familiarity with machine learning deployment

Education

BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Test Management software

Job description

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Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Robotics Engineer specializing in Deployment & Testing to help further the performance and capabilities of Skild AI’s high-level software and products through formalized, rigorous testing. You will design and implement automated software tests and the ecosystems in which they run. As a critical member of the robotics team, you will play an important role in defining the quality standards of our software while accelerating its development.

Responsibilities

1. Define, implement, and maintain comprehensive regression tests for Skild AI’s software and products.
2. Design and organize test plans according to priority, impact, risk, and feasibility.
3. Debug and troubleshoot failures in complex scenarios during testing and deployment at customer sites.
4. Maintain robots and ensure they are deployment ready.
5. Recreate corner cases from production logs into repeatable tests.
6. Collaborate closely with robotic software developers and machine learning engineers to improve product quality and meet customer expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. BS, MS or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2. Proficiency in low-level systems languages (C, C++, Rust, Go) and Python.
3. Experience with complex software systems working in real-time with embedded systems.
4. Experience with Test Management and Requirements software.
5. Experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics middleware platforms.
6. Previous work experience as a Test Engineer.
7. Experience developing and deploying software on real robots.
8. Strong understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, data structures, and system design.
9. Familiarity with machine learning deployment in robotic systems.

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $300,000 USD

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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