Software Qa/Qc Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Software QA/QC Engineer (Robotics): Ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of autonomy software stack for unmanned systems with an accent on validating system behavior across simulation, embedded platforms, and real-world testing environments. Focus on designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, investigating software defects, and improving CI/CD workflows.

Location: Hybrid in Cambridge, MA. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Company

hirify.global builds autonomy solutions for unmanned systems operating in GPS- and comms-denied environments.

What you will do

• Develop and execute test plans, validation procedures, and quality processes for autonomy and embedded software systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for backend services, embedded systems, APIs, and autonomy behaviors.
• Build regression, integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and system-level test pipelines.
• Collaborate with autonomy, controls, perception, embedded, and platform engineers to define acceptance criteria and validation methodologies.
• Investigate software defects, reproduce issues, and partner with engineering teams to drive root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Define metrics and reporting processes for software quality, reliability, and release readiness.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software QA, software validation, or test engineering.
• Experience testing complex robotics platforms or autonomy systems.
• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Gazebo.
• Proficiency with and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
• Experience with CI/CD systems and modern software development workflows.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with UAVs or aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2, real-time systems, or embedded Linux.
• Experience validating AI/ML-enabled systems or perception pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a rapidly scaling startup defining the future of autonomous intelligence.
• Collaborative, high-trust culture that values innovation, execution, and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and generous benefits package.