Gecko Robotics
- Industry
- Robotics
- Location
- PittsburghPennsylvaniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Mar 24, 2026
Software Development Engineer in Test
Job description
We are hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test focused on building and scaling automated testing systems for our robotics platform. This role is responsible for ensuring software quality through robust regression testing, automation frameworks, and effective debugging across software and hardware boundaries.
You will work closely with software, robotics, and product teams to improve test coverage, reliability, and release confidence. This is a hands-on role ideal for an engineer who enjoys building testing infrastructure, solving complex bugs, and working on systems that operate in real-world environments.
You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with advanced robotic systems and…
Job responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and scale automated regression testing frameworks for critical system functionalities
- Define test strategies and coverage for new features, balancing speed, reliability, and risk to support high-confidence deployments
- Design and execute tests across UI, robotic interactions, and sensor-driven workflows to validate real-world system behavior
- Investigate and triage issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries, driving timely root cause identification and resolution
- Use logs, metrics, and system data to diagnose issues in both test and field environments
- Analyze test results, identify patterns, and surface actionable insights to improve product quality and reliability
- Partner with software, robotics, and product teams to improve test coverage, system performance, and release confidence
- Own testing infrastructure and quality outcomes for key components of the system
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java)
- Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, or similar)
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel (up to 25%) to support field testing and customer deployments
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with varied technical backgrounds
- Experience building and scaling automated testing systems in complex or hardware-integrated environments
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