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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonBashSeleniumAppiumGitJenkinsBuildKiteLinuxTCP/IPDNSDHCPCI/CD

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior SQA Engineer role?

At least 7 years of experience in a product testing role is required.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Key skills include testing and debugging distributed systems in Linux, networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), hands-on experience with Python or other languages, Bash scripting, Appium/Selenium, CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, BuildKite), and Web UI testing.

Is this role remote or does it require being in the office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the compensation or salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team will I be working with in this role?

You will be part of a dynamic engineering organization working on streamlining the quality process for Stretch robots, interfacing with engineering teams across all disciplines, developers, and the DevOps team.

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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