Staff Functional QA Engineer

Symbotic LLC; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Symbotic LLC is seeking a Staff Software QA Engineer focused on integration and functional validation from early design through release. You will work closely with software, robotics, and edge components to ensure end-to-end behavior across hardware, services, and timing.

You will lead test planning and design tests for integration, functional workflows, and regression, using simulation, virtualization, and a robust software stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of five years in software QA, systems validation, or integration testing.
• Hands-on experience with integration and functional testing in distributed systems.
• Proficiency with testing and debugging APIs, messaging, or asynchronous architecture.
• Testing experience in simulation, emulation, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) contexts.
• Scripting to automate validation or extend coverage (e.g., C#, Python, Bash).
• Demonstrated collaboration and learning agility in rapid technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, scope, risk assessment, and results reporting.
• Design and execute testing for integration, functional workflows, and regression.
• Test in simulation, virtualization, and integrated software stack environments.
• Triage and identify issues across software, services, APIs, and test infrastructure.
• Validate contracts, data flow, and system behavior under load for latency and resiliency.
• Partner with engineering, automation, and product teams to own release quality.
• Mentor peers, improve playbooks, and evolve strategy, tooling, and team capabilities.
• Influence improvements of test architecture and release readiness across teams.
• Contribute to deeper automation and system-level quality collaboration efforts.

Skills

Test planning

Integration testing

Regression testing

APIs and messaging

HIL testing

Simulation testing

Automation scripting

C# and Python

Bash scripting

Cross-team collaboration

Release readiness

CI integration

Kubernetes familiarity

Cloud testing

Kafka

SQL

RabbitMQ

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Ansible

Kubernetes

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 hiring a Staff Software QA Engineer focused on integration and functional validation from early design through release. In this role, “embedded” means working directly with the software engineering teams that tie together real-time orchestration, robotics, on-prem and edge components, and customer-facing experiences – end-to-end behavior where hardware, services, and timing meet. You will help the team sharpen workflows, strategy, and measurable release criteria, such as broader automated coverage, shorter feedback loops, and clearer evidence for ship decisions.

What we do

We validate integrated workflows and functional behavior across varied test setups. We reproduce real‑world conditions, detect defects across system layers, and enhance the quality of cross‑team deliverables, tying technical rigor to fewer surprises and faster confidence at release.

What you’ll do

• Lead test planning, scope, risk assessment, and results reporting.
• Design and execute testing for integration, functional workflows, and regression.
• Test in simulation, virtualization, and integrated software stack environments.
• Triage and identify issues across software, services, APIs, and test infrastructure.
• Validate contracts, data flow, and system behavior under load for latency and resiliency.
• Partner with engineering, automation, and product teams to own release quality.
• Mentor peers, improve playbooks, and evolve strategy, tooling, and team capabilities.
• Influence improvements of test architecture and release readiness across teams.
• Contribute to deeper automation and system‑level quality collaboration efforts.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of five years in software QA, systems validation, or integration testing.
• Hands‑on experience with integration and functional testing in distributed systems.
• Proficiency with testing and debugging APIs, messaging, or asynchronous architecture.
• Testing experience in simulation, emulation, or hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) contexts.
• Scripting to automate validation or extend coverage (e.g., C#, Python, Bash).
• Demonstrated collaboration and learning agility in rapid technical environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (tool‑agnostic) and CI integration.
• Experience with playbooks and microservices (e.g., Linux, Ansible, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to cloud‑based architecture and testing practices in hybrid systems.
• Knowledge of data processing and persistence (e.g., Kafka, SQL, RabbitMQ).
• Background in mentoring or driving process and test best practices across teams.

Our environment

• Up to 10% 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base range for this position is $125,000.00 - $171,600.00, but base pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.