Lead Software Test Engineer

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Job Description

Fox Robotics is at the bleeding edge of warehouse automation, with a focus on autonomous forklifts. As the leader in this space, Fox has clear product market fit and is scaling fast, with plans to nearly double from ~90 employees in the next year. With this growth, employees have a once-in-a-career opportunity to learn, all while working as part of a mission-driven team focused on making robots that work.

What you’ll do:

  • Oversee the Test Engineering team as a Player/Coach, Lead and Manage the team to success
  • Design, implement and run software test for mobile robot drive and pick n’ place capabilities.
  • Owns development of automated testing using simulation 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:

  • Demonstrated ability to test complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with general purpose programming environments, languages and scripting systems, data analysis packages, Linux, C++, git
  • BS / MS in computer science, robotics, engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Experience with scripting tools Python & Bash; experience with testing automation designed in Python and PyTest is desirable
  • Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, GitLab Automation
  • Knowledge of software quality and testing automation principles
  • Experience with Gazebo and ROS a plus

Nice to have:

  • Startup experience at companies that are scaling fast; an ability to build the robot as they ship it, as we say
  • Robotics / supply chain / logistics experience a plus but not required
  • A hands-on problem solver who can clearly communicate results.
  • Familiarity with robotics, mechatronics, or embedded systems
  • You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including robotics engineers, software developers, and project managers, to ensure that testing, integration, and overall development goals are met to the highest standards
  • Test Planning and Execution: Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring adequate coverage of all robotic system components and functionalities
  • Coordinate and execute testing activities, including functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, and stress testing
  • Test Automation: Identify opportunities for test automation and develop automated test scripts using appropriate tools and frameworks
  • A willingness to take personal responsibility for problem solving

What’s in it for you:

  • A once in a career opportunity to build, alongside colleagues who deeply care (plus robots that aren’t bad, either!)
  • Competitive salary and stock options
  • Generous healthcare options
  • 401k match
  • Generous PTO
  • Other perks that connect us, including lunch on Fridays, team building activities, and more!

More About Fox Robotics

We make robots that work.

We envision a world where robots serve as a human multiplier for dull and dangerous work. The warehousing industry sees more than 52,000 cases of injuries every year in the US. Our first product is an automated trailer unloader (forklift) that quickly demonstrates measurable value to our customers by both improving efficiency while also increasing safety.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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