The Role
As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you'll create automated test frameworks for robotics solutions, collaborate with engineers, execute testing plans, and improve QA practices.
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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.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools for robotic software systems.
- Partner with software engineers to define test requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Develop and streamline automated tests to verify machine learning, simulation, frontend, and backend systems.
- Work with the simulation team to develop software-in-the-loop tests.
- Support hardware team to develop scripts and automation tools for hardware-in-the-loop tests.
- Enhance the CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid software development cycles.
- Analyze test results, troubleshoot, and provide detailed feedback to the engineering team.
- Monitor and analyze software quality metrics to drive continuous improvements.
- Champion enhancements in QA methodologies and automation testing practices.
- Work with cutting edge technology, where you will make a significant impact.
Skills & Experience:
- 4+ years of experience, with at least 2 years focused on test automation for robotics, embedded systems, or comparable applications.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practice experience.
- Expertise in at least one programming language Python, Java, C++, or similar.
- Experience in Bash, XML, JSON, YAML, and similar scripting or data serialization languages.
- Experience automating robotic systems, including controls, sensors, vision systems, or communication protocols.
- Experience with Page Object Model, Data-driven model, TestNG, or other automation frameworks.
- Proficiency with robotics simulation platforms and techniques (e.g. Gazebo, Matlab, ROS) for testing robot behavior and algorithms.
- Skilled with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, Maven, and Docker.
- Knowledge of automation tools such as JMeter, Postman, Cypress, Appium, Selenium.
- Familiar with defect tracking systems (e.g. Jira) and test case management software (e.g. TestRail).Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in fast-pace environments while contributing to impactful technology.
- Detail-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills.
Pay at Pickle
At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.
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
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The Company
What We Do
We believe the best working experience is one where machines do the heavy lifting and people do the problem solving. Our robots work with people in the messy world of warehouse loading docks, reducing the real physical pain of unloading trucks and containers radically amplifying what each person can accomplish.
Founded by an exceptional cast of robotics and machine learning experts, Pickle creates robots that work alongside people in the very messy world of the loading dock, reducing the backbreaking human effort that goes into getting your online orders to your door.
