Software Test Engineer - NeuraGym

The role

You will execute software and release tests for the NEURA Gym. You will run hands-on tests on robots, sensors, and recording setups to ensure software releases work.

What you will do

• Execute tests according to the defined test strategy for robot software, data recording tools, teleoperation and data pipelines
• Plan and run release tests, regression tests and acceptance tests
• Run hands-on system and integration tests on robots, sensors and recording stations
• Verify that recorded training data meets quality requirements
• Build and extend automated tests and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
• Analyse failures across the full stack, reproduce issues and work with developers on root causes
• Design and implement new test cases
• Document test cases, results and known issues, and track defects
• Work closely with software development, robotics, AI/data teams and Gym operations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of professional experience in software testing, test automation, release management or software engineering in test
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and proven experience building automated test systems
• Strong programming skills in at least one of the following languages: Python, C++, Rust or TypeScript
• Strong system understanding: you know how software, hardware, sensors and networks interact and can debug across these boundaries
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression, end-to-end)
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. pytest, BDD)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Ansible, and Linux-based development environments
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2, DDS, Zenoh and robotics software architecture
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills combined with systems-level thinking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Nice to have

• Understanding of robotics fundamentals: kinematics, dynamics, sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, force/torque), and motion control
• Working knowledge of C++, e.g. to read, debug, and test performance-critical simulation or ROS2 components
• Extensive knowledge of modern network topologies and design principles
• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
• Experience with cloud-based test infrastructure, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and large-scale distributed validation
• Familiarity with industrial and robotics communication protocols (e.g. EtherCAT, CAN, Modbus)

Benefits

• A key role at the interface of robotics, software and AI
• Hands-on work with state-of-the-art cognitive robots every day
• A fast-growing, international team with short decision paths
• Room to contribute your ideas to our test and release processes robotic systems

About the company

neura-robotics-gmbh is a fast-growing, international team.