Software System Test Specialist (Fixed term contract until September 2025)

Avidbots is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies. Avidbots is committed to delivering intelligent and autonomous robotic solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote a cleaner and healthier world.

Our groundbreaking autonomous cleaning robots, specifically the Neo 2 and Kas, are redefining the cleaning industry by offering state-of-the-art technology, advanced navigation, and data-driven insights to businesses across the globe. These robots are designed to perform tasks such as scrubbing and sanitization, and maintain cleanliness in a wide range of industries, including airports, shopping malls, warehouses, retail, and more.

Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, we are an employee-focused organization that has been certified a Great Place to Work® consecutively for the last 5 years and one of Deloitte's Fast 500 (2021). We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge technology.

Role Overview

This role will join the Software QA team at Avidbots. The QA team's goal is to ensure that each software release ships with the highest quality code that will work to our customer's complete satisfaction. We have set the bar high and expect to meet or exceed it with every release working on the cutting edge of robotics.

Please note

• This is an on-site role based 5 days per week in our Kitchener office
• This is a fixed term contract opportunity until September 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with software development and other cross-functional teams to understand requirements and define comprehensive test plans
• Develop and implement an SQA strategy for robot software, including functional, performance, and safety testing
• Identify, develop, and prioritize well written test cases based on risk analysis, business requirements, and end-user needs
• Perform hands-on functional, system, performance, stress and regression testing on new and existing robot models, both in-house and in customer environments
• Monitor, analyze, and report on test results, identifying and documenting defects and anomalies using appropriate data, analysis and summary documentation
• Work closely with developers to reproduce, investigate, and resolve reported issues
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the SQA testing process to improve efficiency, coverage, and effectiveness

Required Skills and Experience:

• BEng/BSc in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Software QA Engineer, with a focus on testing robotics or complex systems
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with peers and superiors, and a strong teamwork ethic
• Strong Linux knowledge (CLI, scripting)
• Creative, motivated self-starter; you get things done with a passion and continuously raising the quality bar
• Successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that may include criminal/civil background checks

Nice to have:

• Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Previous work with Jenkins, Jira, Git and Bitbucket
• Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, Selenium and Cypress

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We are a diverse Canadian company founded by international students, and we are proud of the strengths our diversity brings. We hold our executives to the same standards as all of our employees, and we believe work should be a safe space for all. Avidbots has an absolutely zero tolerance policy for discrimination or hate against members of any race, religion or sexual orientation. We also offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.