Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer Jobs

Chef Robotics

Location:
United States, San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

150000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As the Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer, you will assume technical leadership in the design and implementation of automated test frameworks. These frameworks will be critical in validating the performance, accuracy, and safety of our robotics systems. This role necessitates operating at the intersection of robotics, perception, and AI, requiring the development of advanced testing solutions to ensure adherence to the demanding standards of commercial food automation operations.

Job Responsibility:

Architect and construct scalable automated test frameworks for robotic systems, encompassing the integration of hardware, software, and conveyor systems
Develop specialized testing frameworks tailored to food automation operations, including validation of picking and placement accuracy
Establish simulation environments to accurately replicate real-world production conditions and variations in packaging
Implement HMI interface automation to ensure thorough validation of operator interactions with packaging systems
Formulate comprehensive test strategies that address functional, performance, safety, and reliability aspects of robotic food automation systems
Define test coverage metrics and quality gates to be incorporated into continuous deployment pipelines
Establish automated regression test suites to validate system performance across a diverse range of product types and packaging scenarios
Develop methodologies for validating conveyor-robot synchronization and adherence to timing constraints
Develop and execute automated tests for robotic movements, vision system accuracy, and packaging precision
Construct automated tests for scenarios involving multi-robot coordination and conveyor handoffs
Implement data analysis tools to identify patterns in system performance and failure conditions
Mentor and provide guidance to junior QA engineers in automation best practices
Engage in collaborative efforts with robotics engineers to gain a comprehensive understanding of system architecture and to define testing requirements
Collaborate with product teams to translate customer requirements into detailed test scenarios
Partner with the platform team to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines for both software and firmware components

Requirements:

Minimum of seven years of experience in QA automation engineering
At least three years specifically focused on robotics or automation systems
Proficiency in Python programming
Proven experience in utilizing test automation frameworks such as Pytest, Robot Framework, or similar
Experience with robot simulation tools (ROS, Gazebo)
Solid understanding of robotics control systems
Competence in utilizing CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)
Experience integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines
Demonstrated experience testing systems involving conveyor integrations and industrial control interfaces
Comprehensive understanding of test automation principles, design patterns, and best practices
Experience in designing test frameworks from initiation for complex systems
Knowledge of performance testing methodologies and associated tools
Understanding of testing principles for safety-critical systems
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing methodologies

Nice to have:

Experience with computer vision & machine learning testing
Experience with industrial automation or manufacturing systems
Familiarity with PLC testing and integration validation
Experience in testing multi-robot coordination
Background in packaging or production line automation

What we offer:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Commuter benefits
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Catered lunch
401(k) matching
Early-stage equity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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