QA Engineer

Summary

Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles, GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized AI robotics startup serving the manufacturing industry.  We empower shop floor workers with our smart robots that assist with tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, specifically in automated surface finishing. Our proprietary GMR-AI™ software is integrated with state-of-the-art industrial robots, sensors, and tools to create application-specific turnkey solutions for customers through a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. We help manufacturers improve the quality of life for their workforce while increasing production capacity, and reducing scrap, repair, and rework costs. As a Robotics Engineer - Quality Assurance you will join our Quality Assurance onsite team in our Gardena, CA office to help keep our software stable and the user experience seamless to ensure manufacturing across the world will help 

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases, plans, and scripts for robotic functionalities, including motion, control systems, sensors, and software integrations.
• Identify, analyze, and report software defects, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct regression, functional, and stress testing.
• Design, test, and release hardware and embedded software components to enhance testing capabilities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on using our software stack from a customer and Application Engineer perspective.
• Collaborate closely with the software development team to understand architectural design and specific functionalities.
• Partner with the hardware team to integrate and validate software-hardware interactions.
• Work with the product team and stakeholders to define and refine product requirements and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar/equivalent industry experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in Quality Assurance
• If no testing experience:
• 1-3 years experience as a Software Engineer
• Proficiency in Python
• Previous Exposure to C++ (ability to read it well and write basic functions)
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple teams
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities
• Must secure work authorization in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization beginning at the time of hire through the entirety of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ROS/ROS 2.
• Familiarity with Docker.
• Previous experience with CI/CD pipeline setup.
• Experience with Pytest.
• Knowledge of Arduino or PLC programming.
• API Testing experience

Disclaimer

GrayMatter Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

GrayMatter Robotics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodations during the recruiting process, please contact accommodations@graymatter-robotics.com to submit your request.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation for this position includes the base salary range of $85,000-$100,000USD plus equity. We also provide comprehensive benefits and perks which include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, 401(k) plan + employer match, regular offsite events, a discretionary fund for enhancing productivity and so much more! The range listed on job postings reflect the minimum and maximum new hire salary across levels in Los Angeles, CA.