Staff Software Engineer (Robotic Test Automation)

The Staff Software Engineer uses advanced expertise to lead test automation architecture and strategy on a complex medical robotic platformThis role focuses on software design, automated frameworks, test infrastructure, and scalable verification approaches rather than primarily manual test executionThe initial focus will be automated testing for individual software units and applications. Over time, this role will expand automation into multi-application integration testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and broader system-level verificationDefine and lead the software test automation strategy across application, integration, and system-level testingDesign, implement, and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks, reusable test libraries, test harnesses, simulators, mocks, stubs, and related toolingBuild reliable automation for testing software applications in isolation, with deterministic setup, clear pass/fail criteria, and useful diagnosticsCreate the roadmap for automated integration and system-level testing, including multi-application execution, inter-process communication, simulation-based testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, robotic platform testing, and end-to-end scenarios where appropriateDevelop risk-based test strategies and verification coverage that connect requirements, architecture, software hazards, defect history, and system behaviorMentor engineers in automation design, test strategy, testable software design, and effective verification practicesBenefitsStock options 401kHealth benefitsTeam events, competitions & activitiesExperience as a software engineer, test automation architect, or similar roleProven ability to design automated test frameworks, test harnesses, simulation layers, mocks, service substitutes, and reusable test infrastructureStrong Python programming experience; Python is the primary language for this roleExperience with test automation frameworks and tools such as pytest, GoogleTest, CTest, Robot Framework, Playwright, or similar technologies (preferred) Experience with hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, simulation-based testing, digital twins, or automated test fixtures (preferred) Bachelor’s degree in computer science, biomedical engineering or related field and minimum 8 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experienc