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
Symbotic’s SQA department is seeking an Advanced SQA Engineer to join our team. This engineer will be joining a team that establishes quality scalable engineering processes and tests business critical tools. This candidate will be involved in testing the new and existing software capabilities using a variety of both manual and automated testing methods. This person will ensure high quality delivery of business-critical products and solutions used for warehouse automation and logistics.
What we do
In our Software / QA division, we are at the forefront of ensuring excellence in Symbotic's strategic products and solutions. Our team is dedicated to defining and upholding the highest quality standards, employing advanced software test methodologies, and best practices to guarantee the integrity of complex, multi-system projects. We thrive on collaboration, working closely with development, system test, and test automation teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality of our cutting-edge robotic solutions. Our commitment to innovation is matched only by our commitment to quality, as we continually seek to refine our approaches and tools, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed our ambitious benchmarks for performance and reliability.
What you’ll do
Work within the Software QA Team to validate a complex, distributed, multi-threaded, multi-processor system end-to-end, ensuring quality in mission-critical product releases to multiple production sites
Test new product features and execute regression testing of existing features
Work with development teams to develop test plans, test suites, and test cases that ensure the software stack is thoroughly verified and validated through manual and automated methods
Test complex features or multiple simple features from requirements to release with minimal oversight
Submit, track, and very defects throughout the software development lifecycle
Write documentation, tests, scripts and tools to help facilitate testing best practices
Participate in Agile/SCRUM exercises such as stand-up, grooming, planning, and retrospective, to ensure the team is working effectively and managing its work
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in software QA
Comprehensive knowledge of industry testing practices, including but not limited to: black, gray, and white box testing; directed testing; smoke testing; system testing; performance, stress, duration, and scalability testing; topology testing; failover/disaster recovery testing; automated testing; integration and unit testing; usability testing; acceptance testing; validation and verification; ad-hoc testing
Experience working with hardware and/or hardware emulators is a plus
Familiarity with SQL, XML, JSON, and C# are a plus
Familiarity with microservice architecture and technologies like Kubernetes, Ansible, and Helm are a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support unscheduled events
Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous issues and tasks
Capability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
Experience working with Agile development methodology
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.
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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.
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