Software Developer in Test (SDET)

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools for robotic software systems, including perception, dextrous manipulation, and human-robot interaction.
• Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various testing levels, primarily functional-behavioural, system, and user acceptance tests.
• Execute automated testing on products of all maturities, analyzing test results and identifying defects.
• Debug complex issues in both platform and product defects, working closely with development teams to pinpoint root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Monitor software quality metrics, analyze trends, and provide detailed feedback to engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of test strategies for product development, including for machine learning models and AI algorithms within the robotic system.
• Participate in code reviews, providing valuable insights on testability, quality, and potential areas for improvement.
• Document test procedures, results, and issues clearly and concisely.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices in software testing, AI, and robotics.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in software testing and automation, with a strong emphasis on developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Solid working understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Have worked under a BDD/TDD test paradigm.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Behave).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency in Linux/BASH.
• Adept analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience contributing towards large-scale, multi-disciplinary work packages.
• Proficiency with Atlassian suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with robotics software frameworks (e.g., ROS, ROS 2).
• Golang is a strong asset.
• Typescript is an asset.
• SQL is an asset.
• Proven track record in developing, and maintaining software platforms, preferably in a cloud-native environment (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with testing embedded systems, hardware-software integration, and real-time systems.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and experience testing AI models.
• Experience with simulation environments for robotics testing (e.g., Unity, MuJoCo, NVIDIA Isaac).
• Knowledge of sensor technologies (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, force/torque) and their integration in robotic systems.
• Experience with traditional test tooling (e.g., Cypress, Postman, Playright)
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., Locust, Gatling) for robotic applications.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test case management systems (e.g., Jira, Xray).

• Hybrid working (~40% of time in our downtown office).
• Travel is not required, but you may have the occasional opportunity to travel to our other development centres or customer sites.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and robotics technology.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of robotics.

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