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Pickle Robot Company

SQA Engineer

Pickle Robot Company, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

About this role Pickle Robot is seeking a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our robotics software systems. You’ll work hand-in-hand with developers, hardware teams, and deployment engineers to design, execute, and automate test strategies for real-world robotic platforms operating in logistics warehouses across the U.S. You’ll own the end-to-end testing lifecycle—from validating features in development to verifying robot behaviour in staging environments to supporting test procedures in the field. Your work will directly improve the stability and scalability of Pickle’s growing fleet of robotic truck unloaders. This is an excellent role for someone who is highly collaborative, enjoys hands‑on testing, and thrives in fast‑paced, hardware/software‑integrated environments.

What You’ll Accomplish

Work closely with software engineers to write test cases and validate new features, ensuring extensive test coverage and thorough testing

Actively participate in design reviews, offering insights on testability, reliability, and safety, while identifying potential risks and areas for improvement

Develop and execute manual test plans to verify complex systems, including perception, planning, and control layers

Setup and manage test scenarios in simulation environments (e.g. Foxglove, Gazebo, ROS simulators) and on physical robot hardware

Identify and automate test cases using appropriate frameworks and scripting tools

Document test results and provide detailed bug reports

Contribute to test documentation, QA processes, and best practices

Who You Are

5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with experience in robotics

Experience testing complex systems involving hardware, embedded systems, or real-time systemsExperience with ML Model testing

Experience with Playwright, Selenium, or Appium

Experience in at least one programming language Python, Java, C++, or similar

Experience with Page Object Model, Data-driven model, TestNG, or other automation frameworks

Familiarity with API testing and tools (e.g. RestAPI, GraphQL, Postman)

Experience with simulation environments (e.g. Foxglove, Gazebo, ROS simulators) for testing and validation

Hands‑on experience with Linux and command line tools

Familiarity with tools such as Git, Docker, Jenkins/Github Actions

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Experience with Jira, Testrail, or similar tools

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team

Adaptable and able to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment

Capable of working independently and taking initiative with minimal supervision

Detail‑oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Pay at Pickle

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.

About Pickle Robot Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast‑growing, VC‑backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.

Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.

Pickle provides best‑in‑class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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