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Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer

Chef Robotics develops intelligent robots for commercial kitchens, backed by Kleiner Perkins, working with large food companies to automate food preparation.
$150,000 - $180,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Robotics

Description For Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer

Chef Robotics is revolutionizing the food industry by developing intelligent robots for commercial kitchens. As a Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer, you'll lead the design and implementation of automated test frameworks crucial for validating robotics systems' performance, accuracy, and safety. The role combines robotics, perception, and AI expertise, ensuring commercial food automation operations meet rigorous standards.

The company, backed by prestigious investors like Kleiner Perkins and Bloomberg BETA, has secured multiple multi-year contracts with large food companies. You'll join a talented team of engineers from leading tech companies like Cruise, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000-$180,000, plus significant equity as an early-stage startup.

Your responsibilities will span developing comprehensive test frameworks, establishing simulation environments, implementing automation strategies, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires extensive experience in QA automation, particularly in robotics systems, with expertise in Python programming, test frameworks, and CI/CD tools.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, commuter benefits, and flexible PTO. Based in San Francisco, this role provides an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of robotics and AI, directly impacting the future of commercial food preparation.

Chef Robotics values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don't meet every qualification. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about robotics, automation, and quality assurance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing startup.

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Responsibilities For Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer

  • Architect and construct scalable automated test frameworks for robotic systems
  • Develop specialized testing frameworks for food automation operations
  • Establish simulation environments for production conditions
  • Implement HMI interface automation
  • Formulate test strategies for functional, performance, safety, and reliability aspects
  • Define test coverage metrics and quality gates
  • Establish automated regression test suites
  • Develop methodologies for validating conveyor-robot synchronization
  • Execute automated tests for robotic movements and vision system accuracy
  • Implement data analysis tools
  • Mentor junior QA engineers
  • Collaborate with robotics engineers and product teams

Requirements For Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer

Python
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in QA automation engineering
  • Three years specifically focused on robotics or automation systems
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Experience with test automation frameworks (Pytest, Robot Framework)
  • Experience with robot simulation tools (ROS, Gazebo)
  • Competence in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)
  • Experience testing systems with conveyor integrations
  • Comprehensive understanding of test automation principles
  • Knowledge of performance testing methodologies
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing

Benefits For Senior Robotics QA Automation Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Commuter benefits
  • Flexible PTO
  • Catered lunch

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