Robot SW Test Engineer
Nimble Robotics2 months ago
Base Salary
$150k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain full robot-stack regression testing, including happy-path, fault-injection, and recovery tests across software modules, HIL, and software/hardware interfaces.
- Build automated integration tests and logged-data replay or scenario suites to detect performance drift across software and model updates.
- Own test case management and traceability, define pass/fail criteria, and triage failures with robotics software, embedded, and HIL owners.
- Integrate regression testing into CI so software and full-robot releases are validated before fleet rollout.
- Partner with Systems Integration and deployment teams to expand HIL coverage and reproduce or prevent field-reported regressions.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in software testing, robotics or embedded validation, or test automation; senior experience is preferred.
- Strong programming skills in Python and Rust or C++, with experience building automated test frameworks and CI pipelines.
- Familiarity with robotics or embedded middleware such as ROS, ROS2, or custom control frameworks, plus fault injection and logged-data replay.
- Rigor with requirements traceability and defect management.
Benefits
- Unlimited flexible time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Fully paid parking through commuter benefits
- Referral bonus
- 401(k) contributions
- Equity program
About Nimble Robotics
Nimble Robotics builds AI-driven warehouse robotics and operates a robotic third-party logistics (3PL) service for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment. Its platform includes general-purpose robots for storage, picking, packing, and sorting, offered as autonomous fulfillment services and systems for retailers and shippers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company is privately held and has an alliance with FedEx to scale autonomous fulfillment within FedEx Fulfillment.