Advanced SQA Engineer

Company: Symbotic
Location: Middleton
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

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 Symbotic’s SQA department is seeking an Advanced SQA Engineer to join our team. Th is e ngineer will be joining a team that establishes quality scalable engineering processes and tests business critical tools. This candidate will be involved in testing the new and existing software capabilities using a variety of both manual and automated testing methods. This person will ensure high quality delivery of business-critical products and solutions used for warehouse automation and logistics . What we do In our Software / QA division, we are at the forefront of ensuring excellence in Symbotic's strategic products and solutions. Our team is dedicated to defining and upholding the highest quality standards, employing advanced software test methodologies, and best practices to guarantee the integrity of complex, multi-system projects. We thrive on collaboration, working closely with development, system test, and test automation teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality of our cutting-edge robotic solutions. Our commitment to innovation is matched only by our commitment to quality, as we continually seek to refine our approaches and tools, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed our ambitious benchmarks for performance and reliability. What you’ll do Work within the Software QA Team to validate a complex, distributed, multi-threaded, multi-processor system end-to-end, ensuring quality in mission-critical product releases to multiple production sites Test new product features and execut e regression testing of existing features Work with development teams to develop test plans, test suites, and test cases that ensure th e software stack is thoroughly verified and validated through manual and automated methods Test complex feature s or multiple simple features from requirements to release with minimal oversight Submit, track, and ver y defects through out the software development lifecycle Write document ation , tests, scripts and tools to help facilitate testing best practices Participate in Agile/SCRUM exercises such as stand-up, grooming, planning, and retrospective, to ensure the team is working effectively and managing its work What you’ll need Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in software QA Comprehensive knowledge of industry testing 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 and take initiative with minimal supervision Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills Experience working with Agile development methodology Other Considerations 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. LI-Hybrid LI-KC1 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.

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