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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software QA Engineer - **Company:** Miso Robotics - **Location:** Pasadena, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Amazon Web Services, Computer Vision, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Industry Standard Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Robotic Automation Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), System Software, System Testing, Test Management, Strategies of Testing, Multithreading, Robot Operating System, Concurrency, Git, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Test Kitchen, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f99ee72dee9164d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * BS in Computer Science or related field with + 5 years SW QA experience in robotics or similar HW/SW product" * Experience working with robotic systems * Experience defining and implementing automated tests in simulation as well as with hardware in the loop (HIL) * A strong passion for automating test processes, driving quality upstream, and conveying results from tests in a clear and concise manner. * Thorough understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software and system requirements (especially for robotic systems). * Strong understanding of good documentation practices, various off the shelf test management systems. * Ability to work with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineers when discovering, documenting, and resolving integration issues. * Aptitude for continuous improvement, identify and implement industry standard software test technology, methods, and tools. * Well versed in different test development methodologies. * Experience with test case management tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Xray). * Experience with common programming languages and architectures such as ROS, Python, and C++. Preferred Experience with: * Computer vision * Updating software via AWS * Multithreading and concurrency * IOT systems * Building complex software systems * Working with robotic and IOT systems * Working on multiple projects ## Description As a Software QA Engineer, you will use your expertise to lead the software Quality Assurance effort for the robotics software which controls Flippy. In the near term, you will work with the system both in simulation and in our test kitchen to help ensure high quality of the product, For this role, you will work with developers and Product Management to establish test cases for the system software and then execute and document the results. An ideal candidate for this role will understand and appreciate the value of automation testing and will have a strong testing mindset. The ideal candidate will also have strong programming skills which will be leveraged to contribute to our software automation testing. This is a great opportunity for an experienced software engineer to get into an exciting area of robotics., * Develop and maintain a test automation framework with simulation components as well as hardware in the loop. * Report bugs in detail using Jira and reproducing the bugs to gain additional logs and insights. * Write automated integration and unit tests in C++ and Python to verify software functionality in simulation and on the robotic systems to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications. * Define software test strategies and test plans for full system coverage. * Develop a strong understanding of the software architecture, oversee the test strategy, provide technical leadership in developing, execution and release activities of software and system testing. * Organize and maintain test campaigns, and communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management. * Analyze formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws. * Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of quality assurance best practices. * Must be available to work at our office in Pasadena. * Experience working in a startup environment/fast-growing company is preferred. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Concurrency with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/191-concurrency-with-go) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)