Robotics Field Test Specialist – Onsite West Hollywood

Serve Robotics; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serve Robotics in West Hollywood, CA is seeking a Robotics Field Development Test Associate to support field testing, deployment, and operation of our autonomous delivery robots. You will work with Engineering, Product, and Operations to collect test data, document issues, and help validate robot performance in real-world conditions.

You will be part of a cross-functional team focused on validating reliability, safety, and usability while expanding pilot programs and commercial deployments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree preferred in Engineering, Robotics, CS.
• Interest in robotics, autonomous systems, field operations, or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document results.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Able to work independently while following safety procedures.
• Comfortable outdoors and able to walk or bike several miles.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Execute field testing for autonomous delivery robots per test plans.
• Deploy, monitor, and operate robots in real-world environments.
• Perform commercial deliveries and represent Serve professionally.
• Identify, document, and reproduce issues for engineering investigations.
• Collect test data and feedback to support product development.
• Troubleshoot basic issues; escalate complex problems to engineering.
• Prepare robots for testing with inspection, charging and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate testing records and logs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Operations on testing and pilots.

Skills

Robotics interest

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

Engineering/Robotics degree

Tools

Jira

Grafana

Looker

Python

C++

Job description

Serve Robotics in West Hollywood, CA is seeking a Robotics Field Development Test Associate to support field testing, deployment, and operation of our autonomous delivery robots. You will work with Engineering, Product, and Operations to collect test data, document issues, and help validate robot performance in real-world conditions.

You will be part of a cross-functional team focused on validating reliability, safety, and usability while expanding pilot programs and commercial deployments.