Principal Software Quality Engineer

About Us:

Guardian Agriculture develops large multicopters for applying agricultural chemicals to high-value crops. Our systems radically improve precision and safety relative to existing plane- and helicopter-based crop spraying solutions, while reducing chemical use, reducing impact on pollinating insects, and minimizing opportunities for organisms to acquire chemical resistance.

Guardian is a small, multi-disciplinary team of talented engineers, technicians, and operators who are passionate about making an impact by connecting technology to solve critical customer needs. We value collaboration, candor, thoughtful design, and a growth mindset as we scale the organization and build an autonomous system that farmers can trust,

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SUMMARY:
Guardian Agriculture is seeking a seasoned and highly skilled Software Quality Engineer with leadership potential to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Software Quality Engineer, you will own our strategy and cross-functional execution to ensure the quality and reliability of our software product. This is a key position for an individual who is passionate about quality assurance, has a deep understanding of testing methodologies, and is interested in taking on leadership responsibilities.
What You'll do:
Quality Assurance Leadership:

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive quality assurance strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle.

• Define and implement procedures and tools for various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, UX, physics simulation, and field validation testing.

Buildout Test Automation Tools:

• Oversee the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks to improve efficiency and test coverage.
• Drive the adoption of automation best practices within the QA team.

Test Definition, Execution, and Reporting:

• Develop test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements.
• Execute and manage test cycles, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of test progress and results.
• Work closely with development and product teams to identify, isolate, and track defects throughout the testing process.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the QA process.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in quality assurance and testing.

Collaboration:

• Foster strong collaboration with development, product management, and operations teams to ensure a holistic approach to quality.

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Software Quality assurance, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience testing in robotics, embedded devices, and edge-compute environments
• Experience with testing in Agile development environments.
• Certification in quality assurance/testing (e.g., ISTQB).

Benefits:

Flexible time off, competitive salary, stock options, free company lunch every day, comprehensive benefits package, lots of tools, and the opportunity to build and play with flying machines that will have an environmental impact. We offer three months paid Maternity and Paternity Leave for new parents and encourage all parents to take it.
"Guardian AG stands firmly against racial discrimination and social injustice. Everyone has a voice in our company, and we are committed to equality, inclusiveness, respect, and kindness. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Guardian AG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please send an email to: rocky@guardian.ag"

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