As an SDET, you'll design automated test frameworks, collaborate with developers, execute testing plans, and improve QA practices for robotics software.
About this role
Pickle Robot Company is searching for an innovative and skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to play a pivotal role in advancing the future of warehouse automation. In this role, you’ll be the first dedicated SDET on our high-performing Quality Assurance team, taking ownership of ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our cutting-edge robotics solutions. Your work will focus on creating robust automated tests and building a scalable testing framework, empowering the team to deliver reliable, high-performing systems that meet the demands of real-world logistics challenges.
What you'll Accomplish
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools to ensure the functionality, reliability, and performance of robotic software systems.
- Collaborate with software engineers to identify test requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Execute test plans, test cases, and scripts for both functional and performance testing.
- Debug complex issues in robotics applications, working closely with the development team to resolve them.
- Lead test reviews to help ensure that the development process is followed and that the Acceptance criteria for delivery to product owners are attained.
- Implement CI/CD testing pipelines to support rapid software iterations.
- Analyze test results and provide detailed feedback to the engineering team.
- Monitor software quality metrics and continuously refine the testing process.
- Lead efforts to improve QA practices and testing infrastructure across the organization.
Who you are
- An engineer with 5+ years experience, including at least 2 years focused on test automation for robotics, embedded systems, or similar applications.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or other related discipline.
- Experience testing motion control equipment, motors, sensors, vision systems and/or communications protocols.
- Someone with a strong understanding of robotics software stacks (e.g., ROS), API testing, and performance testing.
- Skilled with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar, and comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments.
- Experienced with Linux scripting and Python.
- Familiar with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira) and test case management systems (e.g., TestRail).
- Experienced with data visualization tools like FoxGlove is a plus.
- Detail-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills.
- Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments while contributing to impactful technology.
- Willing and able to work from our offices in Cambridge and Charlestown, MA, at least three days per week.
About Pickle Robot
Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.
Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.
Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.
Top Skills
Ci/Cd
Foxglove
Gitlab Ci
Jenkins
JIRA
Linux
Python
Ros
Testrail
Pickle Robot Company Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
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