Senior Software Test Engineer

Hill Woltron Management Partner GmbH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary:

We’re looking for Senior Software Test Engineers to join our Software Integration & Test team at a pivotal moment in our journey as we revolutionize our testing infrastructure to shape the future of our product. We are a passionate and dynamic group dedicated to ensuring seamless integration and robust validation of the complex systems behind our groundbreaking humanoid robots. As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to design, implement, and execute innovative testing strategies—working hands-on with cutting-edge robot hardware to validate performance and reliability. Your work will directly influence the quality, reliability, and success of our products, making this an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical effort that will define the next generation of robotics technology.

Responsibilities:

• Execute tests designed by Software and Systems Engineers to validate system functionality and performance.
• Design and develop system-level tests and automation tools to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Integrate new tests and tools into existing reporting and logging infrastructure.
• Document test results thoroughly and support root cause analysis activities to identify issues.
• Perform in-depth root cause analysis, collaborating with software development engineers to develop and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze data to support iterative improvements and refinements of product design.
• Assist with demonstrations of robotic platforms for marketing and outreach purposes.
• Because of our work with hardware, a physical presence in Austin, TX at least three days per week is required

Skills and Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience developing and/or testing software for embedded systems.
• 5+ years of professional experience with Hardware in the Loop testing (HIL).
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience (excluding academic training).
• 5+ years of experience in testing, including unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• 5+ years of experience enforcing and improving code coverage.
• 2 years of experience with ROS and ROS concepts.
• (Preferred) 5+ years of experience with containerization technologies.
• (Preferred) 5+ years of experience building tooling to improve quality of life in development.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting.
• Proficiency with Linux.
• (Preferred) Proficiency with C++.
• (Preferred) Understanding of networking concepts.
• (Preferred) Familiarity with Test Management Software.

General Skills:

• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn robotics concepts as needed.
• Experience tracking down challenging bugs, such as memory leaks and concurrency issues.
• Familiarity with Agile processes, including sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews.

Perks:

• Competitive salary w/ benefits
• Highly motivating equity incentive package
• Flexible work hours policy
• Professional development opportunities
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k plan