Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- IT, Security, Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Metzingen
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will test the software for MiPA, execute manual and automated tests, ensure functionality and performance across various environments, and collaborate closely with developer teams.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Test and validate the full software stack powering MiPA, from navigation and manipulation to AI-driven behaviors and human-robot interaction.
- Verify functionality across robot software releases, ensuring stability, reliability, and performance in different environments and use cases.
- Execute manual and automated tests for distributed, real-time robotic systems running on embedded and cloud-connected platforms.
- Work closely with software, robotics, AI, and system engineers to identify issues, reproduce defects, and support root-cause analysis.
- Contribute to the validation of safety-related features and help ensure compliance with product quality and reliability requirements.
- Support field testing and real-world validation of robotic capabilities in environments such as homes, care facilities, and industrial settings.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites for software, system, and integration testing.
- Define test strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria for new features and software releases.
- Analyze test results, identify regressions, performance bottlenecks, and unexpected system behavior.
- Create and maintain test documentation, test reports, and traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation workflows.
- Continuously improve testing processes, coverage, tools, and methodologies to increase quality and efficiency across the product lifecycle.
- Partner with software developers, robotics engineers, AI researchers, and product teams throughout the development cycle.
- Help ensure that new features are released with high quality, reliability, and safety standards.
- Contribute to the overall stability and performance of MiPA by providing structured feedback and validation insights.
- Support a culture of quality by championing testing best practices and continuous improvement.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field (Mechatronics/Robotics background preferred)
Qualifications
- Prior exposure to robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-software integrated products
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment alongside hardware, software, and AI teams
- Solid domain knowledge of robotics systems - kinematics, autonomous navigation, sensor integration (LiDAR, ultrasonic, force/torque, vision), actuators
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression testing)
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++
- Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and robotics software architecture
- Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Experience
- Proven experience in software testing, QA engineering, or test automation
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, BDD)
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
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Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Topics that you deal with on the job
Job Locations
This is your employer
Neura Robotics GmbH
Neura Robotics GmbH, based in Metzingen, is an innovative company focused on cognitive robotic systems. With products like the robotic arm MAiRA and the humanoid robot 4NE1, the company integrates AI with mechanical elements to create seamless human-machine interaction. Over 1200 employees from more than 45 nations contribute to Neura Robotics' global expansion.
Description
- Company Type
- Startup
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Industry
- Electronics, Automatization
Software Test Engineer
- Location
- Metzingen
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
