MISO develops technology that elevates human lives in the commercial kitchen.
We’re engineering production-ready robotic systems that tightly integrate perception, real-time decision making, and electromechanical controls to automate the most dangerous, least desirable tasks in food preparation. That means building software that understands the physical world as it actually behaves, and hardware that can execute precisely in the face of chaos. Success is measured in uptime, throughput, and trust from our customers, not demos.
Our flagship platform, Flippy, is already operating in high-volume restaurant kitchens across seven states. Zippy, our Kitchen Intelligence software centralizes all operational data in our broader ecosystem, expanding the role of AI enabled autonomy in real-world operations. Backed by industry leaders, including Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), Miso combines the stability of a proven commercial product with the technical depth and ambition of a company passionately innovating to solve foundational problems in robotics and restaurant operations.
If you’re excited by hard constraints, real customers, and the challenge of making software and machines perform reliably where failure isn’t an option, you’ll find meaningful problems to work on here.
The RoleAs an SQA Engineer – Automation & AI at Miso Robotics, you'll help ensure the quality and reliability of software powering restaurant operations, AI applications, and kitchen robotics. This is an early-career engineering role focused on building automated testing solutions and leveraging AI tools to improve software quality, accelerate development, and reduce manual effort.
What You'll DoDevelop and maintain automated tests for web applications, APIs, backend services, and system integrations.
Build Python-based test automation for functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Leverage AI coding assistants and testing tools to accelerate test development, expand coverage, and improve efficiency.
Diagnose software defects, analyze test results, and collaborate with engineering teams to identify root causes and validate fixes.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows and continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and scalability.
0–3 years of experience in software development, QA automation, or related technical work, including internships or academic projects.
Programming proficiency in Python or a similar language, with a strong interest in developing automated testing solutions.
Understanding of software testing fundamentals, REST APIs, JSON, and modern web applications.
Familiarity with Git, debugging, and modern software development practices, including AI-assisted coding tools.
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Must be able to work on-site in Pasadena, CA, five days per week.
Experience with Python testing frameworks such as PyTest and browser automation tools like Playwright or Selenium.
Experience with AI-powered testing platforms, coding assistants, or autonomous AI agents.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS), and modern web architectures.
Exposure to AI/ML applications, robotics software, microservices, or complex integrated software systems.
Compensation
$90,000–$120,000 per year + Benefits
The stated compensation range reflects the targeted base salary range for candidates residing in the Los Angeles Metro area and does not include additional compensation or benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside this range, we still encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- 0-3 years of experience in software development, QA automation, or related technical work, including internships or academic projects
- Programming proficiency in Python or a similar language
- Understanding of software testing fundamentals, REST APIs, JSON, and modern web applications
- Familiarity with Git, debugging, modern software development practices, and AI-assisted coding tools
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to work onsite in Pasadena, California, five days per week
- Experience with Python testing frameworks such as PyTest and browser automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium
- Experience with AI-powered testing platforms, coding assistants, or autonomous AI agents
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, AWS, and modern web architectures
- Exposure to AI/ML applications, robotics software, microservices, or complex integrated software systems
What We Do
Miso Robotics is building AI-powered automation for commercial kitchens, starting with Flippy, the industry's first fully autonomous fry station robot deployed at commercial scale. If you're an AI or robotics engineer who wants to see your work in action every single day, solving real problems for real people, this is where that happens. We're tackling one of the hardest robotics challenges: unstructured environments. Restaurant kitchens are chaotic, unpredictable, and unforgiving. Orders surge randomly, equipment varies by location, and there's zero tolerance for downtime. Our robots work alongside humans in 350-degree heat, handling multiple tasks simultaneously while adapting in real time. It's computer vision, motion planning, and AI decision-making at the edge, all day, every day. Our tech stack is cutting edge. We use NVIDIA AI for vision and inference, custom motion control algorithms, and machine learning models that continuously improve from real-world data across dozens of live deployments. The impact is immediate and measurable. When a restaurant operator tells us our robot "had their back" during a lunch rush, or a worker says Flippy is their "best friend," that's our mission in action. Beyond Flippy, our Innovation Lab in Pasadena develops next-generation kitchen automation. We're expanding into new stations, new tasks, and new capabilities. The kitchen of the future needs engineers who can build systems that actually work when the stakes are high and the environment is hostile. You'll work with a team that includes product leaders from Amazon and Ring, robotics engineers solving novel manipulation problems, and a CEO who gets that great technology means nothing if it breaks down during dinner rush. We obsess over real-world performance, not lab demos.
Why Work With Us
We're revolutionizing food service with AI robotics that solve real labor challenges. Join us to build cutting-edge technology that's already deployed in major chains, work with a mission-driven team backed by strong funding, and shape the future of an industry ripe for innovation.
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