Senior SQA Engineer at Boston Dynamics

Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

At least 7 years experience in a Product testing role
Testing and debugging distributed systems in a Linux environment
Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
Hands-on experience writing automation tests against embedded software
Hands-on experience in Python or other programming language
Hands-on experience writing Bash scripts
Exposure to Appium/Selenium or other Web UI automation tools
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, BuildKite, or similar tools
Ability to translate customer use cases to repeatable test procedures
Excellent oral and written communication to create reports and develop procedures
BS/MS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent
Experience with Web UI testing
Experience working in Agile development environments

Responsibilities

Maintain automation sprint and create automation tasks
Assign tasks and mentor lower level SQA automation engineers
Develop, validate, and document new concepts and technologies test protocols
Identify and take ownership of areas to make the test framework more flexible and reusable
Work with various Development teams to understand new robotic software features and create test plans and automation requirements
Work with the DevOps team to build automation infrastructure that integrates with existing development practices/needs
Design, build, and maintain automation tooling and tests to deliver high quality robots
Work with developers to ensure new features are reliable and delight customers
Work with developers and engineers to understand feature requirements and anticipated uses
Improve overall product quality via manual/automated testing, including writing new test cases
Extend and improve automated test infrastructure to catch regressions more quickly and reliably

Skills

Python

Bash

Selenium

Appium

Git

Jenkins

BuildKite

Linux

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

CI/CD

Boston Dynamics

Develops advanced robots for industrial applications

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics creates advanced robots that enhance human capabilities and safety, focusing on legged robots with high mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Their flagship products, Spot and Pick, are designed for commercial, industrial, and research applications, performing tasks that are dangerous or physically demanding for humans. Spot, for example, is a 65-pound robot that can navigate complex terrains and avoid obstacles autonomously using built-in AI. Unlike many competitors, Boston Dynamics emphasizes responsible use of their robots, limiting sales to commercial and research clients and ensuring high-quality standards through domestic manufacturing. The company's goal is to improve safety and efficiency across various industries while exploring future consumer applications.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

$38.8MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from affordable Chinese robotics could pressure market share and pricing.

Layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges impacting future innovation.

Collaboration with multiple stakeholders may lead to strategic misalignments.

Differentiation

Boston Dynamics excels in creating robots with advanced mobility and dexterity.

Their robots are designed for unstructured environments, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.

Spot and Atlas are pioneering robots in digital transformation and mobile manipulation.

Upsides

Collaboration with Toyota and Hyundai boosts AI-powered humanoid robot development.

Patent resolution with Ghost Robotics opens collaboration on robotics policy and technology.

AI advancements in Atlas position Boston Dynamics as a humanoid robot market leader.

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