Software Engineer in Test, Robotics Middleware & Systems - Humanoid (human)

Your Mission & Challenges

We are looking for a passionate and hands-on Software Engineer in Test to join our Humanoid 4NE1 team. In this role, you will own the development of scalable test infrastructure, automation frameworks, and validation strategies that ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of software powering our humanoid robots.

You will work closely with Software Engineers, Middleware Engineers, Perception Engineers, and Robotics Developers to build robust testing and validation pipelines across the entire robotics stack- from embedded devices and middleware services to perception, motion control, and autonomous behavior.

This role goes beyond traditional QA. We are looking for an engineer who can understand complex robotic systems, identify failure modes, build automated validation frameworks, and contribute code directly to improve system robustness and developer productivity.

Your work will directly impact the reliability of robots operating in real-world environments and help establish engineering quality standards across the 4NE1 software platform.

What we look forward to

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience building automated test systems

Experience working with distributed software systems, middleware, or robotic platforms

Ability to collaborate closely with perception, controls, infrastructure, and platform engineering teams

Strong debugging mindset and systems-level thinking

Strong programming skills in C++ and Python

Experience developing automated testing frameworks and tooling

Deep understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression, end-to-end testing)

Experience with ROS2, DDS, or distributed robotics middleware architectures

Understanding of robotic systems including:

Sensor integration

Calibration workflows

Synchronization

State estimation

Motion control systems

Experience debugging complex interactions across software, hardware, and networked systems

Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated validation workflows

Familiarity with Linux-based development environments

Strong understanding of software architecture, system observability, logging, and diagnostics

Experience with Git and modern software development practices

Nice to have skills

Experience with robotics perception systems (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, force/torque sensors)

Experience validating multi-sensor systems and synchronization pipelines

Experience with simulation environments such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or MuJoCo

Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing

Understanding of real-time systems and deterministic communication

Knowledge of robotics communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, DDS, or OPC-UA

Experience with performance testing, stress testing, and reliability engineering

Exposure to cloud-based test infrastructure and large-scale automated validation systems

Familiarity with safety-related standards and validation processes for robotic systems