Full-Time
Software Development Engineer in Test
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Pickle Robot
51-200 employees
Develops robots for warehouse unloading tasks
Senior
Cambridge, MA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Boston, MA, USA
Requires onsite presence in Cambridge and Charlestown, MA for at least three days per week.
- 5+ years experience, including at least 3 years focused on test automation for robotics, embedded systems, or similar applications.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or other related discipline.
- Experience testing motion control equipment, motors, sensors, vision systems and/or communications protocols.
- Strong understanding of robotics software stacks (e.g., ROS), API testing, and performance testing.
- Skilled with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar, and comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments.
- Experienced with Linux scripting and Python.
- Familiar with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira) and test case management systems (e.g., TestRail).
- Experienced with data visualization tools like FoxGlove is a plus.
- Detail-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills.
- Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments while contributing to impactful technology.
- Willing and able to work from our offices in Cambridge and Charlestown, MA, at least three days per week.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools to ensure the functionality, reliability, and performance of robotic software systems.
- Collaborate with software engineers to identify test requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Execute test plans, test cases, and scripts for both functional and performance testing.
- Debug complex issues in robotics applications, working closely with the development team to resolve them.
- Lead test reviews to help ensure that the development process is followed and that the Acceptance criteria for delivery to product owners are attained.
- Implement CI/CD testing pipelines to support rapid software iterations.
- Analyze test results and provide detailed feedback to the engineering team.
- Monitor software quality metrics and continuously refine the testing process.
- Lead efforts to improve QA practices and testing infrastructure across the organization.
Pickle Robot develops robots that help with unloading tasks in warehouse loading docks. Their robots are designed to assist logistics and e-commerce companies by safely and efficiently unloading trucks and containers. These robots work alongside human workers, which helps to lessen the physical strain of manual unloading and boosts productivity. Pickle Robot generates revenue by selling and leasing their robotic units, providing maintenance services, and potentially offering software licensing. Their focus on collaboration between robots and humans sets them apart from competitors in the robotics and automation market.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$99.7M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2018
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 23%2 year growth
↑ 56%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Recent $50M Series B funding boosts feature development and market expansion.
- Partnership with Yusen Logistics enhances container unloading efficiency and worker safety.
- Growing demand for automation in logistics due to labor shortages benefits Pickle Robot.
What critics are saying
- Competition from established companies like Boston Dynamics may pressure market share.
- Continuous R&D investment is needed to keep up with rapid AI advancements.
- Supply chain disruptions, like semiconductor shortages, could delay robot production.
What makes Pickle Robot unique
- Pickle Robot's 'Dill' works multiple shifts, enhancing productivity in e-commerce logistics.
- The robots are designed to collaborate with humans, reducing physical strain in warehouses.
- Pickle Robot focuses on unloading tasks, a niche in the e-commerce supply chain.
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