Senior SQA Test 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
Robotics, Warehouse AutomationIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 3+ years experience in a Product testing role
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating, testing in a distributed Linux environment
  • Ability to translate customer use cases to repeatable test procedures
  • Excellent oral and written communication to create reports and develop procedures
  • AS/BS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience Web UI testing
  • Experience with Jira
  • Experience with TestRail
  • Bonus points if you have:
  • Experience in robotics and/or autonomous systems
  • Experience writing automation tests against embedded software
  • Hands-on experience in Python or other programming language
  • Hands-on experience with Appium/Selenium

Responsibilities

  • Work within the Stretch R&D validating new software releases
  • Execute manual and automated tests to validate all features of the Stretch robot
  • Help integrate robots and other aspects of the Warehouse Robotics solutions together
  • Work with other software teams to improve the SDLC and incorporate industry best practices into it
  • Work with developers to make sure new features are reliable and will 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

Skills

SQA
Manual Testing
Automated Testing
Test Case Writing
Robotics Testing
Software Validation
Warehouse Robotics

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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