Full-Time
Software Development Engineer in Test
Posted on 10/31/2025
Pickle Robot
51-200 employees
Robotic unloading solutions for warehouses
Compensation Overview
$100k - $155k/yr
Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
 QA & Testing (2) |
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- 4+ years of experience, with at least 2 years focused on test automation for robotics, embedded systems, or comparable applications.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practice experience.
- Expertise in at least one programming language Python, Java, C++, or similar.
- Experience in Bash, XML, JSON, YAML, and similar scripting or data serialization languages.
- Experience automating robotic systems, including controls, sensors, vision systems, or communication protocols.
- Experience with Page Object Model, Data-driven model, TestNG, or other automation frameworks.
- Proficiency with robotics simulation platforms and techniques (e.g. Gazebo, Matlab, ROS) for testing robot behavior and algorithms.
- Skilled with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, Maven, and Docker.
- Knowledge of automation tools such as JMeter, Postman, Cypress, Appium, Selenium.
- Familiar with defect tracking systems (e.g. Jira) and test case management software (e.g. TestRail).
- Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in fast-pace environments while contributing to impactful technology.
- Detail-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools for robotic software systems.
- Partner with software engineers to define test requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Develop and streamline automated tests to verify machine learning, simulation, frontend, and backend systems.
- Work with the simulation team to develop software-in-the-loop tests.
- Support hardware team to develop scripts and automation tools for hardware-in-the-loop tests.
- Enhance the CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid software development cycles.
- Analyze test results, troubleshoot, and provide detailed feedback to the engineering team.
- Monitor and analyze software quality metrics to drive continuous improvements.
- Champion enhancements in QA methodologies and automation testing practices.
- Work with cutting edge technology, where you will make a significant impact.
Pickle Robot develops dock-side robots that help unload trucks and containers at warehouse loading docks for logistics and e-commerce operations. The robots work alongside human workers, using sensors and software to plan and execute unloading tasks, reducing physical strain and increasing throughput. They differentiate themselves by focusing specifically on dock unloading, offering options to own or lease the robots plus ongoing maintenance and software services. The goal is to improve safety and efficiency at loading docks, enabling faster unloading and less fatigue for workers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$102.5M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Secured orders for 30+ robots from six customers deploying early 2025.
- Raised $50M Series B from Teradyne, Toyota Ventures for commercialization.
- Yusen Logistics partnership streamlines container unloading, boosts safety.
What critics are saying
- Amazon Robotics' 750,000 robots block 40% e-commerce market share now.
- Osaro's systems in 50+ sites like DHL outpace Pickle's palletizing in 12 months.
- Agility Robotics' Digit pilots with GXO obsolete single-arm design by 2027.
What makes Pickle Robot unique
- Dill robot unloads trucks at 600+ boxes per hour using generative AI and machine vision.
- Physical AI enables human-scale manipulation of non-palletized goods in chaotic trailers.
- KUKA arms with proprietary grippers achieve human-or-better picking speeds alongside humans.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Peter Santos, Chief Operating Officer of Pickle Robot Company, presents the "Real-World Deployment of Mobile Material Handling Robotics in the Supply Chain" tutorial at the May 2025 Embedded Vision Summit.
Pickle Robot Company ("Pickle Robot") has raised $50 million in series B funding with participation from a strategic customer, Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ranpak, Third Kind Venture Capital, One Madison Group, Hyperplane, Catapult Ventures, and others.
Pickle Robot Company announced it raised $50 million in Series B funding with participation from Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, and others. In Q3 2024, six customers ordered over 30 unload robots for deployment in early 2025. The funding will accelerate new feature development and expand commercial teams to access new markets. CEO AJ Meyer highlighted the value of their Physical AI in logistics, aiming to enhance supply chain robotics and customer value.
Pickle Robot closes $50 million series B funding and secures new orders for 30+ unload robots.
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