Robotics Engineer, Deployment & Testing - San Mateo

About this role

Skild AI seeks a Robotics Engineer to design and execute rigorous testing frameworks for their general-purpose robotic intelligence platform. You'll define quality standards, automate regression tests, troubleshoot real-world deployment issues, and collaborate with software and ML teams to ensure production-ready robot systems.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive regression tests for robotic software and products
• Create and prioritize test plans based on impact, risk, and feasibility
• Debug and troubleshoot failures during testing and customer site deployments
• Maintain robots and verify they meet deployment readiness standards
• Convert production edge cases into repeatable, automated test scenarios
• Partner with software developers and ML engineers to drive product quality improvements

What they're looking for

• C, C++, Rust, or Go programming
• Python development
• Real-time systems and embedded systems knowledge
• ROS/ROS2 or equivalent robotics middleware
• Test automation and test management tools
• Software engineering principles and system design
• Machine learning integration in robotics
• Hands-on robot deployment experience