Software Development Engineer in Test

FarmWise is a cutting-edge robotic agricultural company focused on revolutionizing the way farming is done. We develop advanced robotic systems equipped with state-of-the-art camera perception technology, enabling precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices. 

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and innovative Software Development Engineer specializing in the development of diagnostic tools and testing applications to join our dynamic engineering team. As a key contributor, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions that enhance our product quality and streamline the testing process. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating efficient diagnostic tools and testing frameworks to ensure the reliability and performance of our software products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build test infrastructure to validate system operation across system elements. Performance in the area of communications, latency, system jitter, resiliency to in system updates, etc.
• Design and develop system and subsystem level diagnostics, automated test frameworks, scripts, and applications.
• Design and develop performance, stress, longevity, and integration tests 
• Define, design, and develop tooling needed to support software and system QA test cases.
• Create and maintain Docker containers for test environments, ensuring consistency and reproducibility. 
• Participate in code reviews to identify and provide feedback on testability and quality of software code. 
• Work closely with software development teams to analyze and resolve complex technical issues and contribute to improving software design and quality.
• Work in an agile software development team with very high production quality standards.
• Manage bug lifecycle and collaborate with inter-groups to drive for solutions.
• Implement test cases and scenarios to validate software functionality and performance
• Integrate testing tools into the CI/CD pipeline to enable automated testing.
• Work closely with DevOps to optimize and enhance the CI/CD process
• Provide support and assistance in executing test plans and analyzing results

Qualifications and Skills:

• 7 years + in coding/development experience, ideally in SDET roles
• Expertise in a combination of Bash, C++, Python, Java, Javascript, and Kotlin
• 4+ years experience in developing infrastructure and frameworks around software testing
• Meaningful hardware in the loop testing experience 
• Clear and precise communication and collaboration skills
• Able to translate product and engineering requirements into real-world test plans
• Proactive team contributor 
• Solid understanding of electrical and other hardware inputs for firmware and software development 

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary & equity
• Flexible PTO & 8 company-wide holidays
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks