Software Engineer in Test

Boston-based company Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. (PFF) was founded in 2015 by the Piaggio Group (the Italian manufacturer that created the iconic Vespa scooter). We are on a mission to build technology products that move the way that people move. In order to bring products to market today, PFF is solving the problem of robotic interaction with people in dynamically changing environments. We’re innovators, neighbors and creators with a passion for local living and pushing the limits on urban transportation. We support a sustainable mobility ecology with healthy lifestyles and social connectivity available to all, regardless of age or abilities.

Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) is excited to be hiring a Software Test Engineer. In this role you will be part of the software team that creates, executes and develops the software and control systems for gita® and future PFF products. The  Software Test Engineer is responsible for building, executing and reporting on testing for the company's following robot products. 

 Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated tests on the robotic products and mobile applications.
• Extend and maintain automation frameworks.
• Prepare and present clear reports on defect findings that allow developers to quickly and accurately reproduce problems and allow the engineering team to verify that fixes are complete.
• Prepare and present clear reports to product owners that the product meets all criterias for new product launch or for supplemental improvement releases through OTA.
• Verify defect fixes.
• Build tooling for automated testing for the software platform, robotic behaviors and mobile application.
• Work closely with engineers building the core robotics products to ensure that testability concerns are factored into the design of the product.
• Work with DevOps engineer to increase merge testing and improve CICD infrastructure

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, software engineering or related discipline.
• 1+ years of embedded product testing or software development experience
• Experience utilizing BASH and Python environments.
• Linux competency desired
• Knowledge developing against mobile applications, web-services and Web-based APIs a plus.
• Experience developing and executing formal test plans, data sets, and test configurations for assigned feature areas
• Experience working in an agile (scrum) development environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with continuous integration tools, specifically Jenkins
• Knowledge of embedded build tools a plus
• Successful applicants will be asked to show proof that they can legally work in the U.S

Commitment to Diversity

We strive to create a workforce that embraces every culture, language, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, background and experience. PFF has multiple DEI programs in place for our employees; including a mentorship program, regular pay equity audits, DEI training, and a standardized interviewing framework that is focused on "culture add". These programs support an equitable and inclusive workplace, that promote the growth, retention, and recruiting of women and BIPOC in the workplace.

Note: Even if you don’t meet all of the requirements listed we encourage you to apply. Think of it more as looking for some of the items listed, not all.

Where legally permissible, must be willing to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status on first day of employment.