Principal Software Engineer in Test - Exploratory Testing
At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.
We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer in Test to join our team and elevate our testing capabilities.
This isn't your typical QA role. We're seeking a skilled Python developer with a testing mindset who can architect and implement cutting-edge testing frameworks, drive performance testing initiatives, and create tools that empower our teams to deliver high-quality software faster. As a key player in our engineering organization, you'll be instrumental in setting up the infrastructure and tooling that will drive better testing processes.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex robotics and control solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure top-notch software performance. If you're excited about the challenge of building and optimizing testing frameworks and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.
What you'll work on:
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive and efficient test strategies for the different systems making up the product.
- Drive design, implementation and deployment of changes to improve systems and end-to-end automated and exploratory testing using SIL/HIL methodologies.
- Develop and execute automated and manual smoke, regression, functional, and acceptance tests.
- Report defects and investigate/debug failures.
- Identify trends in failures and implement countermeasures to prevent the recurrence of failures.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of our robotics systems.
- Model and foster a culture of collaboration and ownership while promoting a growth mindset.
- Occasionally travel to site installations to extend testing and support store activities
What we're looking for:
- Bachelors in Robotics, Computer or Electrical Engineering plus 10 years of professional experience OR Masters in Robotics, Computer or Electrical Engineering and 8 years of professional experience
- Prior experience in end-to-end design, development, and deployment of test systems
- Highly experienced in Python programming.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interest in learning new systems and technologies.
- Ability to design and execute through test strategies and plans based on requirements and functional designs
- Experience working with source control software and CI/CD environments like Jenkins.
- Experience working in robotics, fulfillment or industrial automated systems is a plus
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
- Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
- Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
- Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
- Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
- Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
What We Do
Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, previously known as Alert Innovation, is now an essential component of the Walmart organization. Founded in 2013, the company focused on revolutionizing the retail industry through cutting-edge automation and robotic technologies.
In 2016, Walmart began collaborating with Alert Innovation on a customized solution for their market fulfillment centers. This partnership led to the successful pilot of the first Alphabot System in 2019 paving the way for Walmart’s acquisition of Alert Innovation in November 2022. Since the acquisition, Walmart has successfully launched several new market fulfillment centers and continues to rapidly scale this new technology at stores nationwide.
Why Work With Us
Our company is unique in that we are strongly tied to our core values. Our employees are passionate and driven individuals who together with our collaborative nature take on tomorrow's challenges and bring retail into the 21st century using robotics. Join our team and experience the difference.
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