Robotics Software Test Engineer

the team clear signal Investigate and root-cause production failures across software, hardware, and system boundaries; build regression tests to prevent recurrence Develop simulation-based test environments to validate perception and robotics changes before deploying to physical robots Participate in design and code reviews with a lens on testability, observability, and failure modes Instrument the robot software stack for better debuggability and post-hoc failure analysis What You Bring: 3+ years of experience in software test engineering, reliability engineering, or a closely related role Strong Python skills Hands-on experience designing and building test infrastructure — not just writing tests, but building the systems that run them Experience with CI/CD systems and integrating automated testing into release pipelines Strong debugging instincts — able to trace failures across software layers, hardware interfaces, and timing boundaries Solid understanding of testing methodologies across unit, integration, system, and hardware-in-the-loop layers Comfort working in Linux-based development and production environments Self-starter who can prioritize independently in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment Nice-to-have: Experience testing robotics software stacks (ROS, perception pipelines, control systems) Familiarity with simulation environments (Gazebo, Isaac Sim) for test scenario generation Experience with Docker or containerized test environments Background in data logging, observability pipelines, or fleet monitoring systems Knowledge of networking protocols relevant to robotics (TCP/UDP, PTP, gRPC) Experience with hardware bring-up, sensor calibration, or embedded systems testing Prior work in fast-paced robotics or hardware startups \n $140,000 - $180,000 a year Chef is an early-stage startup where equity is a major part of the

compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary and early-stage equity, we offer a comprehensive

benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter

benefits, flexible paid time off (PTO), catered lunch, and 401(k) matching. \n Chef Robotics is solving one of the hardest problems in AI and robotics — and we ship. Our robots are in production today, generating real data that trains the next generation of food AI. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, we're scaling fast with multiple multi-year enterprise contracts. If you want to build physical AI with real-world deployments and real impact, Chef is the place.

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