Staff Engineer, Test and Software Onsite- San Diego CA 12 Months Rate: Market (be competitive) Required Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 6 years and a master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD. * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++. * Experience with hardware or embedded systems. * Demonstrated experience building complex systems with, with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. * Demonstrated experience of designing, communicating, and managing test cases, and reporting bugs. * Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. * Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with TypeScript. * Expert knowledge of Python. * Experience with ROS. * Proficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments. * Strong expertise with CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with networking, operating-systems, and radio communications. What You'll Do: * Architect innovative automation frameworks that enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. * Implement new software solutions for test automation and hardware integration. * Develop software that interfaces with a variety of external APIs, embedded systems, and hardware components. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing needs and develop scalable automation solutions. * Champion high-quality software engineering standards, including clean architecture, code review processes, and documentation. * Become a super-user of our state-of-the-art AI software product. Learn to automate multi-agent scenarios, analyze robotic data, and validate test cases. * Design test suites validating software APIs. * Work with integration teams to implement test solutions on prototype robotic hardware platforms. * Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.