Software Test Engineer - Mipa (human)

About the role

\n\nYour mission & challenges Robot software & system testing • Test and validate the full software stack powering MiPA, from navigation and manipulation to AI-driven behaviors and human-robot interaction. • Verify functionality across robot software releases, ensuring stability, reliability, and performance in different environments and use cases. • Execute manual and automated tests for distributed, real-time robotic systems running on embedded and cloud-connected platforms. • Work closely with software, robotics, AI, and system engineers to identify issues, reproduce defects, and support root-cause analysis. • Contribute to the validation of safety-related features and help ensure compliance with product quality and reliability requirements. • Support field testing and real-world validation of robotic capabilities in environments such as homes, care facilities, and industrial settings. Test automation & quality assurance • Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites for software, system, and integration testing. • Define test strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria for new features and software releases. • Analyze test results, identify regressions, performance bottlenecks, and unexpected system behavior. • Create and maintain test documentation, test reports, and traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results. • Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation workflows. • Continuously improve testing processes, coverage, tools, and methodologies to increase quality and efficiency across the product lifecycle. Cross-functional collaboration • Partner with software developers, robotics engineers, AI researchers, and product teams throughout the development cycle. • Help ensure that new features are released with high quality, reliability, and safety standards. • Contribute to the overall stability and performance of MiPA by providing structured feedback and validation insights. • Support a culture of quality by championing testing best practices and continuous improvement. What we look forward to • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field (Mechatronics/Robotics background preferred) • Proven experience in software testing, QA engineering, or test automation • Prior exposure to robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-software integrated products • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment alongside hardware, software, and AI teams • Solid domain knowledge of robotics systems – kinematics, autonomous navigation, sensor integration (LiDAR, ultrasonic, force/torque, vision), actuators • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression testing) • Proficiency in Python and/or C++ • Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, BDD) • Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and robotics software architecture • Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines • Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills Nice to have skills • Experience testing in simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo) • Understanding of real-time systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing • Experience with safety-critical systems testing standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508) • Exposure to human-robot interaction (HRI) testing, multimodal input validation (voice/gesture/touch), or AI/ML-driven behavior validation • Knowledge of CAN bus, EtherCAT, or other robotics communication protocols • Experience with cloud-based test infrastructure or fleet-level testing for robots