Hardware Test Automation Engineer

Based in Menlo Park, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous vehicle company. Whether at a warehouse floor, mine, or construction site, our self-driving technology can be deployed at a variety of commercial domains, across a variety of vehicle form-factors. To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join our team and move this field forward. If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you. Key reasons to join Cyngn:

With under 100 employees, Cyngn is still a company that operates with the energy of a startup. On the other hand, we are publicly traded. Combined, our employees not only work in close-knit teams with close mentorship from company leaders, they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity. This gives our small team the opportunity to make a big impact in industries that other people aren't touching - without taking on the risks associated with untested organizations.

Our employees aren't just researchers but are creating reality. In other words, the autonomous vehicles we're building are designed to go to real clients right away. We are driven by our passion for innovation and the ability to see the entire product and the real impact of our work out in the real world. At Cyngn, the distance between the theoretical and the actual is razor-thin.

Go read our glassdoor reviews and you'll find that one of the best things about working here is the people. We are an inclusive, diverse team of top talent with exceptional synergy. We thrive on open collaboration and a trusting and creative work environment that is fueled by our passion for the industry. At Cyngn, everyone's voice is valued and each of our unique perspectives is celebrated. It's the people that allow our company to continue to grow bigger and better every day.

We are looking for a talented QA Test and Automation Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience to be a pivotal part of our Autonomous Robotics QA team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of embedded systems, robot testing, and will bring a passion for ensuring the highest quality in our robotic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using open-source tools.
• Identify, record, and thoroughly document bugs in our robotic systems.
• Collaborate closely with the R&D team to understand product changes and ensure test coverage.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and frameworks.
• Develop and execute test cases for embedded systems and robot functionality.
• Review system requirements and identify testing strategies that ensure software quality.
• Engage with cloud technologies, ensuring seamless integration and robust performance.
• Conduct field tests and report findings, ensuring our robotics solutions work in real-world scenarios.
• Debug system issues, providing clear and actionable feedback to the development team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in QA testing, with a focus on automation.
• Proven experience in embedded systems testing.
• Strong knowledge of Python development.
• Experience with cloud technology testing.
• Familiarity with robot testing methodologies and tools.
• Solid understanding of system testing and debugging skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Field test experience in robotics or a related field.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in QA.
• Experience in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) environments.

$115,000 - $125,000 a year