Avidbots Hiring for QA – Software Test Specialist at Kitchener, ON Full Time

About Avidbots

Avidbots is a robotics company with a vision to bring robots to everyday life to expand human potential. Our ground-breaking product called Neo, a fully autonomous floor scrubbing robot, is deployed around the world and trusted by leading facilities and building service companies. Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, Avidbots is a 100% vertically integrated technology company, and offers comprehensive service and support to customers on five continents.

About the role within the Avidbots Software QA Team

This role will be in 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. You will work closely with our software development teams in a fast paced Agile environment, working on the cutting edge of robotics, testing everything from path planning and sensor data algorithms to safety systems and performance. Due to the nature of the product this is a predominantly manual testing role. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, has a strong work ethic and great attention to detail.

If this peaks your interest, we’d love to chat!

Key Accountabilities:
Perform hands-on functional, system, performance, stress and regression testing on our different robot models.

Work closely with our software development teams, thoroughly testing new features and bug fixes.

Troubleshoot software and hardware issues.

Write detailed bug reports, collecting all information and details necessary to aid in the speedy resolution of problems.

Design and develop well written test cases.

Be a creative thinker; testing a product that moves around has a unique set of challenges.

Required Skills and Experience:
BEng/BSc in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.

0-2 years of experience in a manual testing software QA role.

Strong Linux knowledge (CLI, scripting).

Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with peers and superiors, and a strong teamwork ethic.

Awesome attitude, self-driven and self-motivated; you get things done with a passion for continuously raising the quality bar.

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 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.