Serve Robotics · 3 months ago
Autonomy Test Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expServe Robotics is reimagining how things move in cities with their sidewalk robot designed for efficient deliveries. The Autonomy Test Engineer will support the development of safe and reliable autonomy software by expanding testing processes and tools, analyzing data, and collaborating with engineers to ensure optimal robot performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food DeliveryLogisticsRobotics
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain frameworks to test and validate autonomy software systems (e.g., perception, localization, planning, and control)
Develop tools and scripts for log, and real-time analysis of autonomy stack behavior
Create, configure, and maintain simulation environments to test edge cases, failure recovery, and regression scenarios
Collaborate with autonomy engineers to define system-level test plans and develop custom tools that integrate into the development pipeline
Analyze system logs and telemetry to identify root causes of autonomy behavior issues and contribute to debugging
Author and maintain test cases as part of structured software validation plans, with traceability
Exercise independent judgment in selecting testing strategies, tooling approaches, and data collection methods to meet safety and coverage goals
Write technical documentation to support autonomy testing infrastructure and data analysis processes
Create and maintain test cases for new autonomy features (like detecting obstacles or stopping at crosswalks)
Coordinate testing schedules across simulation, field testing, and software sprints
Own and maintain technical reports for autonomy bugs with clear reproduction steps and analysis
Work with engineers, QA, and field teams to make sure tests reflect real-world situations and robot challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related discipline)
2–3 years of professional experience in a robotics, QA, test engineering, or autonomy-related role
Experience working with Linux-based systems and command line tools
Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or similar) to help automate tasks and organize data
Experience with task management tools (e.g., Jira, Notion) and test tracking systems
Organized and detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and safety
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, test-driven environment
Understanding of basic software development workflows, version control (e.g., Git), and CI systems
Preferred
Exposure to working with mobile robotics platforms or autonomy stacks (e.g., localization, perception, or planning)
Familiarity with analyzing log files, simulation outputs, or autonomy metrics
Prior experience coordinating field tests or working with test setups
Interest in robotics safety, testing at scale, or data-driven performance evaluation
Company
Serve Robotics
Serve Robotics is an autonomous robotic delivery company that develops AI-powered sidewalk delivery robots.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$394MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Ali Kashani
Co-founder & CEO
Dmitry Demeshchuk
Co-Founder and VP of Software
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