Senior Manager, Software Engineering in Test
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.
The Senior Manager, for Software Engineering in Test is responsible for managing a group of engineers to test our robotics control systems. In this role, you will coordinate testing for the functional areas, mentor junior engineers, and report on product quality. To be successful in this role, you will be relentless in finding ways to improve our processes and increase development efficiency. You should have very strong system design and testing skills and excellent coding skills.
What you'll work on:
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans for new functionality in testing our robotics software
- Develop efficient test strategies for the different systems making up the product
- 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 recurrence of failures
- Drive process improvements to improve efficiency in software testing
- Occasionally travel to the production or test sites to assist with testing activities
What we're looking for:
- 3+ years of experience leading a team of Software Quality Engineers
- Must have a solid understanding and ability to develop code in Python or other mainstream language
- Hands-on experience with Unix-based systems is required
- Experience with tools and applications such as JIRA, Confluence, Git,
Artifactory and dependency management tools like Poetry/Maven/Gradle - Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to analyze complex problems in large systems
- Must be a detail-oriented, analytical, and creative thinker with a passion for quality and test automation
- 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 in software testing
- 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.
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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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