Robotics Software Test Engineer

Rhoda AI; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoda AI is seeking a Robotics Software Test Engineer to design and build the test infrastructure ensuring reliable robot software. You will implement automated tests, build CI/CD pipelines, and define quality metrics for our humanoid robots.

This role offers the chance to influence software reliability in real-world applications, working at the intersection of software and robotics. Join a dynamic team and contribute at a crucial moment in our company's growth.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and C++.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Experience designing test infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies.
• Self-starter mentality; effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test plans, cases, and fixtures.
• Build test infrastructure across all testing layers.
• Strengthen and extend CI/CD pipelines.
• Define quality metrics and track product health.
• Participate in design and code reviews.

Skills

Python

C++

Software engineering best practices

CI/CD systems

Linux-based development

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Bazel

Job description

At Rhoda AI, we’re building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling long-tail edge cases, made possible by our cutting edge research and end-to-end system design. We've raised over $450M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make generalist robotics a reality.

We're looking for a Robotics Software Test Engineer to design and build the test infrastructure that ensures our robot software stack is reliable, regression-free, and ready to ship.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement automated test plans, test cases, and test fixtures across the full robotic software stack

• Architect and build test infrastructure across all testing layers — spanning unit tests, component integration tests, system-level tests, and hardware-in-the-loop validation

• Strengthen and extend CI/CD pipelines to catch regressions early and gate releases

• Define quality metrics and KPIs; track test coverage, failure trends, and release readiness to give the team clear signal on product health

• Participate in design and code reviews with a focus on observability, testability, and reliability

What We're Looking For

• Proficiency in Python and C++

• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and design patterns

• Experience designing and building test infrastructure

• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD systems

• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies across multiple layers

• Experience with Linux-based development and production environments

• Self‑starter mentality — comfortable with ambiguity, able to prioritize independently, and willing to jump in wherever needed

• Effective communication skills; able to work cross‑functionally in a small, fast‑moving team

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

• Experience with Docker and containerized environments

• Experience with Bazel or similar build systems

• Familiarity with perception systems

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, gRPC, etc.)

• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls) and security best practices for embedded IoT devices

• Experience contributing to product design processes

Why This Role

• Own the quality bar for a humanoid robot software stack — your test infrastructure is the last line of defense before code runs on real hardware in the real world

• Build foundational QA systems from the ground up at a critical moment in the company's development, with direct influence over how the engineering team ships

• Work at the intersection of software reliability and physical robotics, where a missed regression isn't just a bug — it has consequences in the physical world