Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Symbotic hiring for Software Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Boxford, MA, US

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Safe Access System (SAS) team within our Hardware R&D organization. Your job will be to help us validate the quality of our embedded software and configurations for deployment to our customer sites.

What we do

You will be part of a team that designs and develops a state-of-the-art safety system within our warehouse automation solution. This role lives within our Hardware R&D Department and plays a critical role in delivering a robust safety system that allows our system to run safely and efficiently.

What you'll do

• Works within the Software QA Team to validate a complex, distributed, multi-threaded, multi-processor system end-to-end, ensuring quality in mission-critical product releases to multiple production sites.
• Tests new product features in addition to executing regression of existing features.
• Works with development teams to develop test plans, test suites, and test cases to ensure that software stack is thoroughly verified and validated through manual and automated methods.
• Is entrusted to test a complex feature or multiple simple features from requirements to release with minimal oversight.
• Submits, tracks, and verifies defects through the software development lifecycle.
• Writes documents, tests, scripts, and tools to help facilitate testing.
• Participates in Agile/SCRUM exercises such as stand-up, grooming, planning, and retrospective, to ensure the team is working effectively and managing its work.
• Available to travel up to 10% to client sites (US & Canada)

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related engineering field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience working in a related role.
• Experience with various testing strategies including regression, functional, acceptance, smoke, integration, black box, white box, exploratory, ad-hoc, performance, stress, load, longevity, and recovery testing.
• Comfortable working between Linux/Windows systems and VMs.
• Ability to evaluate and develop code to assist in test execution and automating tests, with Python and/or C/C++ experience a plus.
• Experience with SQA tools and processes, including Jira and TestRail is preferred.
• Experience scripting with bash, PowerShell, python, etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work closely with developers as well as small teams to complete tasks.
• Experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment is a plus.
• Ability to design, create and test from existing requirements specifications.

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About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com .

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