Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA) to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. You’ll work hand\-in\-hand with the Autonomy Team developers, hardware teams, and deployment engineers to design, execute, and automate test strategies for real\-world robotic platforms operating in logistics warehouses across the U.S.
You’ll own the end\-to\-end testing lifecycle—from validating features in development to verifying robot behavior in staging environments to supporting test procedures in the field. Your work will directly improve the stability and scalability of Pickle’s growing fleet of robotic truck unloaders.
This is an excellent role for someone who is highly collaborative, enjoys hands\-on testing, and thrives in fast\-paced, hardware/software\-integrated environment.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with software engineers to develop and validate test cases, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and thorough testing of new features
Actively participate in design reviews, offering insights on testability, reliability, and safety, while identifying potential risks and areas for improvements
Develop and execute manual test plans to verify complex systems, including perception, planning, and control layers
Set up and manage test scenarios in simulation environments (e.g. Foxglove, Gazebo, ROS simulators) and on physical robot hardware
Identify and automate test cases using appropriate frameworks and scripting tools
Analyze logged data to identify discrepancies, perform root cause analysis of issues, and verify fixes
Document test results and provide detailed bug reports
Contribute to test documentation, QA processes, and best practices
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our QA processes and methodologies
Support validation of system behavior in test labs and customer deployments
Skills \& Experience:
2\+ years of experience in software quality assurance with experience in robotics
Experience testing complex systems involving hardware, embedded software, or real\-time systems
Working knowledge of robotic principles, including motion planning, sensors, perception, or controls
Experience with robot simulation environments (e.g., Foxglove, Gazebo, ROS simulators) for testing and validation
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and data validation
Hands\-on experience with Linux and command line tools
Familiarity with tools such as Git, Docker, Jenkins/Github Actions
Excellent analytical, problem\-solving, and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Experience with Jira, TestRail, or similar tools
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team
Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
Capable of working independently and taking initiative with minimal supervision
Detail\-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Willing to work at our HQ in Charlestown, MA, at least 3\-4 times per week
About Pickle Robot
Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today Pickle robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human\-scale or better performance. The alternative is manual work that is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff at distribution centers around the globe. Pickle Robot is laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work alongside people on loading docks to make the work safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle robots are physical AI that unload trucks.
Pickle provides best\-in\-class benefits including health, dental, \& vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.