Staff Robotics Test Engineer

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Staff Robotics Test Engineer to advance test coverage and integration robustness across multiple robotic platforms through test automation and tool development.

You will lead simulation in the loop and hardware in the loop testing, own software integration tests, and guide scalable test framework development for mobile robot drive and pick-and-place capabilities. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, robotics, or related field.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in robotics test, hardware/software systems.
• Robotics testing expertise, including hardware integration and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Python, C++, Linux, Git and test automation frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD, data analysis and log parsing.
• Knowledge of software QA principles and embedded systems.
• Hands-on with ROS, Gazebo and robotics simulation platforms.

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.
• Lead testing framework development for scalability across multiple robot platforms.
• Implement and conduct tests via scripting, data log parsing and analysis
• 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

Python

C++

Linux

Test automation

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

ROS

Gazebo

PyTest

CI/CD tools

Git

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 Staff Robotics Test Engineer. They will will facilitate the advancement for test coverage and integration robustness via test automation and tool development to support multiple robotic platforms supporting growing customer projects.

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.
• Lead testing framework development for scalability across multiple robot platforms.
• Implement and conduct tests via scripting, data log parsing and analysis
• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience testing complex robotics and integrated hardware/software systems.
• Strong robotics systems testing expertise, including hardware integration, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Python, C++, Bash, Linux, Git, and test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest).
• Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, data analysis, and log parsing techniques.
• Solid knowledge of software QA principles, testing methodologies, and embedded/robotic systems.
• Hands‑on experience with ROS, Gazebo, robotics simulation platforms, and HIL/SIL testing environments.
• Experience building scalable robotic test frameworks and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

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 $149,000.00 - $204,600.00 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.