Robotics Test Engineer

Symbotic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Robotics Test Engineer to hands-on test core robotics software that orchestrates inventory and order fulfillment for Symbot platform robots. You will own design and execution of tests for mobile drive and pick-and-place capabilities.

You’ll develop simulation-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, integrate tests across subsystems, and build scalable testing frameworks to validate robot performance across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Robotics, or Computer Science or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience in related field.
• Demonstrated ability to test complex systems; experience testing robotic systems is a bonus.
• Experience with general purpose programming environments, languages and scripting systems, data analysis packages, Linux, C++, git.
• Experience with scripting tools Python & Bash; experience with testing automation designed in Python and PyTest is desirable.
• A hands‑on problem solver who can clearly communicate results.
• Familiarity with robotics, mechatronics, or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of software quality and testing automation principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own design, implement and run software test for mobile robot drive and pick n’ place capabilities.
• Owns development of simulation in the loop and hardware in the loop testing for verification of robot behaviors.
• Own software integration testing of systems and subsystems.
• Develop testing framework development for scalability across multiple robot platforms.
• Implement and conduct tests via scripting, data log parsing and analysis (grep, regex)
• Collaborate with software developers to develop tests that verify performance of new robot capabilities.
• Perform root cause analysis and system level debugging of hardware/software components for mobile robot platform.
• Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties.

Skills

C++

Git

Python

Bash

PyTest

Linux

Robotics

Embedded systems

Mechatronics

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Robotics/CS

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience

Job description

Who We Are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What We Need

We are looking for a Robotics Test Engineer. They will play a hands‑on role in testing the core robotics software responsible for orchestrating inventory into the Symbotic system and order fulfillment out to customers. We are looking for people who thrive in a creative, collaborative and agile development environment.

What We Do

We are a talented team of roboticists working on the heart of Symbotic’s automation solution – Symbot, the mobile robot. We are responsible for delivering solutions for the storage and retrieval of cases performed in a fully autonomous structure operating 1,000s of Symbots at customer sites.

What You’ll Do

• Own design, implement and run software test for mobile robot drive and pick n’ place capabilities.
• Owns development of simulation in the loop and hardware in the loop testing for verification of robot behaviors.
• Own software integration testing of systems and subsystems.
• Develop testing framework development for scalability across multiple robot platforms.
• Implement and conduct tests via scripting, data log parsing and analysis (grep, regex)
• Collaborate with software developers to develop tests that verify performance of new robot capabilities.
• Perform root cause analysis and system level debugging of hardware/software components for mobile robot platform.
• Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties.

What You’ll Need

• Preferred Master's Degree in Mechanical, Robotics, or Computer Science or Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience in related field.
• Demonstrated ability to test complex systems; experience testing robotic systems is a bonus.
• Experience with general purpose programming environments, languages and scripting systems, data analysis packages, Linux, C++, git.
• Experience with scripting tools Python & Bash; experience with testing automation designed in Python and PyTest is desirable.
• A hands‑on problem solver who can clearly communicate results.
• Familiarity with robotics, mechatronics, or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of software quality and testing automation principles is desirable.

Our environment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $96,000.00 - $132,000.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.