Robust.AI · 2 weeks ago
Robotics Test Automation Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expRobust.AI is an early-stage startup focused on making the promise of Embodied AI a reality through innovative robotics solutions. They are seeking a Robotics Test Automation Engineer to support the testing and validation of mobile robotic systems, focusing on executing and automating tests to verify system behavior under real-world conditions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftwareWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Design and maintain automated test pipelines for simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Collect and process log data to assess system behavior and reliability
Develop and execute experiments—both in simulation and on physical robots—including failure case reproduction, performance benchmarking, and validation scenario authoring
Execute test plans developed by engineering and product teams for system-level validation
Assist in debugging issues encountered during testing across the autonomy stack (e.g. navigation, controls, perception)
Improve test observability through metrics, dashboards, and structured reporting
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Python or C++, especially for scripting and data analysis
1-2 years of experience in test automation or robotics (or both!)
Familiarity with Linux-based development and testing environments
Strong communication skills and attention to detail, especially in technical writing and documentation
Comfort with robotics experimentation and troubleshooting in resource-constrained and real-time systems
Preferred
Experience with ROS1 or ROS2, rviz, and associated developer tools
Exposure to Docker and containerized workflows. Familiarity with robotics simulators (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim)
Exposure to cloud or CI tooling (e.g., GitLab runners, AWS, GCP) for experiment execution and test data storage
Experience working with data aggregation and slicing, or tools like InfluxDB, Pandas, or Jupyter
Benefits
Stock options and huge growth potential
Strong startup (and fun) culture
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Flexible vacation and sick leave practices
Paid parental leave
Company
Robust.AI
Robust.AI is a robotics company that focuses on creating human-centered robotic solutions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$42.5MKey Investors
Prime Movers LabJazz Venture PartnersPlayground Global
2023-04-20Series A· $20M
2020-10-28Series A· $15M
2019-06-06Seed· $7.5M
Leadership Team
Anthony Jules
Co-founder and CEO
Rodney Brooks
CTO & Founder
Recent News
2025-11-26
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