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Staff Robotics Test Engineer

Symbotic
Wilmington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $204,600/yr($149,000/yr$204,600/yr)

About the role

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need 

We are looking for a Staff Robotics Test Engineer. They will will facilitate the advancement for test coverage and integration robustness via test automation and tool development to support multiple robotic platforms supporting growing customer projects.  

 

What we do 

We are a talented team of roboticists working on the heart of Symbotic’s automation solution – Symbot, the mobile robot. We are responsible for delivering solutions for the storage and retrieval of cases performed in a fully autonomous structure operating 1,000s of Symbots at customer sites.  

 

What you’ll do 

  • Own design, implement and run software test for mobile robot drive and pick n’ place capabilities. 

  • Owns development of simulation in the loop and hardware in the loop testing for verification of robot behaviors. 

  • Own software integration testing of systems and subsystems. 

  • Lead testing framework development for scalability across multiple robot platforms. 

  • Implement and conduct tests via scripting, data log parsing and analysis  

  • Collaborate with software developers to develop tests that verify performance of new robot capabilities. 

  • Perform root cause analysis and system level debugging of hardware/software components for mobile robot platform. 

  • Troubleshoot system problems in production or design by investigating issues related to product performance or production difficulties. 

 

What you’ll need 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field 

  • Minimum 6 years of engineering experience testing complex robotics and integrated hardware/software systems.  

  • Strong robotics systems testing expertise, including hardware integration, validation, and troubleshooting.  

  • Proficient in Python, C++, Bash, Linux, Git, and test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest).  

  • Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization, data analysis, and log parsing techniques.  

  • Solid knowledge of software QA principles, testing methodologies, and embedded/robotic systems.  

  • Hands-on experience with ROS, Gazebo, robotics simulation platforms, and HIL/SIL testing environments.  

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