Senior Functional SQA Engineer
Who we are
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need
We are looking for a Senior SQA Engineer to join our Software Quality Assurance team within our Software Engineering organization. Your job will be to test new and existing capabilities using a variety of testing methods ranging from manual to automated testing. You will be joining a global team of engineers who define and establish quality scalable engineering processes and test business critical tools. This role ensures the high quality delivery of business-critical products and solutions used for warehouse automation and logistics. This is the perfect opportunity to join an innovative and energetic team that helps deliver a high-quality product line that plays a critical role in our customers' supply chain.
What we do
The Software Quality Assurance team is part of the Software Engineering organization which is responsible for validating and ensuring the quality of the software that powers Symbotic's automation platform. The team works closely with Software Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, and other engineering organizations to test and validate software solutions that support warehouse automation and logistics.
What you'll do
Work within the SQA team to validate the quality of Symbotic software, which will be rolled out in our customer environments.
Work in a cross-functional collaborative environment with members of SQA, Software Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, and other organizations.
Have a strong desire to work within a distributed architecture, and associated data. This will be in a C#, C++, and multi-threaded / multi-processor environment.
Install, configure, and validate a complex software stack across multiple environments.
Collect and analyze customer functional requirements for creating Functional and Automation test strategies.
Have a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end design and operations of the system, and create test strategy, test plans, and test cases for the system.
Execute manual and automated test cases.
Write new test cases for complex subsystems.
Write scripts, apps, and queries to help facilitate testing.
Plan testing activities for large subsystems or small releases.
Perform complicated development tasks to solve testing problems.
Submit, track, and verify defects through the software development lifecycle; prioritize and help triage defects.
Define, implement, and manage Quality Assurance standards and frameworks.
Evaluate new tools (defect tracking, documentation, automation, etc.).
What you'll need
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in SQA or relevant field.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices, including but not limited to: black, gray, and white box testing; directed testing; smoke testing; system testing; performance, stress, duration, and scalability testing; topology testing; failover/disaster recovery testing; automated testing; integration and unit testing; usability testing; acceptance testing; validation and verification; ad-hoc testing.
Experience working with hardware and/or hardware emulators is a plus.
Familiarity with SQL, XML, JSON, and C# are a plus.
Familiarity with microservice architecture and technologies like Kubernetes, Ansible, and Helm are a plus.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support unscheduled events.
Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous issues and tasks.
Capability to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
Our Environment
Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
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About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.
We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
The base range for this position in the posted location is $101,000.00 - $138,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.