R&D Test Specialist

About Nimble

Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. We’re developing a general-purpose robot AI and a warehouse generalist superhumanoid robot, the first robot in the world capable of performing all core warehouse functions. We recently closed a $106M Series C at a $1B valuation, and we are continuing to grow our world-class team.

Mission: to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial.

Vision: invent the Autonomous Supply Chain – everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door – powered by industry-generalist superhumanoids to deliver faster, more efficient, and more sustainable commerce.

Our founding team comes from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and our board of directors include famed robotics and AI legends including Marc Raibert (founder of Boston Dynamics), Sebastian Thrun (founder of GoogleX, Waymo; Stanford Professor and considered the father of autonomous vehicles) and Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google and Director of Stanford’s AI Lab).

Join us and leave your mark on the future of robotics, AI, and global commerce.

Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx

Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance

Why Join Nimble?

At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.

Nimble's Core Values:

Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles.

Be legendary - Be the very best and do work that inspires.

Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission.

Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver with high agency.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled R&D Test Specialist to join the System Integration and Testing team. In this hands-on role, you will be a key contributor in the testing and validation of our cutting-edge robotics hardware and software systems. You will work closely with our engineering team to ensure the capability, reliability and quality of our products by executing detailed test plans, documenting results, and identifying issues. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our San Francisco warehouse and office.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on hardware and software tests for our robotics and automation systems.

Conduct testing based on engineering test plans, including functional, performance, and durability tests.

Accurately record and document test results, observations, and issues, data logging with Google Sheets and other digital tools.

Collaborate with engineers to debug and troubleshoot problems identified during testing.

Set up, maintain, and calibrate test fixtures and equipment.

Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical test plan documents to ensure proper test execution.

Use and modify Python scripts to automate test procedures and analyze data.

Provide clear and concise written and verbal communication to the engineering team on test status and findings.

Maintain a safe and organized lab and testing environment.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a hands-on technical role, with a strong background in testing hardware and/or software systems.

Familiarity with Python scripting for data collection and test automation.

Strong understanding of data logging and analysis, with proficiency in using tools like Google Sheets or similar platforms.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable using the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).

Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and technical specifications.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

A "can-do" attitude and a passion for hands-on problem-solving.

Willing and able to work on-site 5 days a week in our San Francisco locations.

Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience is preferred.

Compensation

$40 - $45/hr

Culture:

We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!

Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Nimble's Benefits

Paid Time Off

Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance

Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave

Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits

Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.

Referral Bonus

Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.

401k

Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.