At the heart of product innovation and development, our Systems Engineering Department transforms market demands into safe, certifiable, and competitive solutions and architectures. By collaborating closely with software, hardware, safety, and certification teams, we ensure every product meets the highest standards while adapting to fast-evolving market needs. Our mission is to enable seamless human-robot collaboration and deliver solutions that are safe, compliant, and ready for the future. Join us to shape the next generation of human-robot systems by owning system-level requirements, integration, and alignment, with architectural responsibilities as needed. If you thrive in cross-functional teamwork and technical excellence, you’ll find extraordinary opportunities with us.
Software Test Engineer - Mipa (human)
Neura Robotics • Riederich
Shape the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration
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Full-time
Riederich
Your mission & challenges
Robot software & system testing-
Test and validate the full software stack powering MiPA, from navigation and manipulation to AI-driven behaviors and human-robot interaction.
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Verify functionality across robot software releases, ensuring stability, reliability, and performance in different environments and use cases.
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Execute manual and automated tests for distributed, real-time robotic systems running on embedded and cloud-connected platforms.
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Work closely with software, robotics, AI, and system engineers to identify issues, reproduce defects, and support root-cause analysis.
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Contribute to the validation of safety-related features and help ensure compliance with product quality and reliability requirements.
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Support field testing and real-world validation of robotic capabilities in environments such as homes, care facilities, and industrial settings.
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites for software, system, and integration testing.
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Define test strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria for new features and software releases.
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Analyze test results, identify regressions, performance bottlenecks, and unexpected system behavior.
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Create and maintain test documentation, test reports, and traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results.
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Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation workflows.
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Continuously improve testing processes, coverage, tools, and methodologies to increase quality and efficiency across the product lifecycle.
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Partner with software developers, robotics engineers, AI researchers, and product teams throughout the development cycle.
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Help ensure that new features are released with high quality, reliability, and safety standards.
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Contribute to the overall stability and performance of MiPA by providing structured feedback and validation insights.
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Support a culture of quality by championing testing best practices and continuous improvement.
What we look forward to
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field (Mechatronics/Robotics background preferred)
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Proven experience in software testing, QA engineering, or test automation
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Prior exposure to robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-software integrated products
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment alongside hardware, software, and AI teams
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Solid domain knowledge of robotics systems – kinematics, autonomous navigation, sensor integration (LiDAR, ultrasonic, force/torque, vision), actuators
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Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression testing)
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Proficiency in Python and/or C++
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Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, BDD)
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Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and robotics software architecture
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Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
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Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Nice to have skills
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Experience testing in simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo)
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Understanding of real-time systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
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Experience with safety-critical systems testing standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
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Exposure to human-robot interaction (HRI) testing, multimodal input validation (voice/gesture/touch), or AI/ML-driven behavior validation
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Knowledge of CAN bus, EtherCAT, or other robotics communication protocols
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Experience with cloud-based test infrastructure or fleet-level testing for robots
What you can look forward to
Creative Freedom and Agility
Enjoy a dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.
Passion for Winning
A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
Attractive Compensation
Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
One Team
Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.
Professional Growth
Support for your personal and professional development.
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
People are at the center of everything we do.
Our Location
Our headquarters in Metzingen and Riederich are the heart of our company. It's not just home to our offices, but also our production facilities, Academy, logistics, and Tech Labs—all working together to turn ideas into reality. Riederich itself is a small, peaceful town, just a kilometer away from Metzingen, a city with its own unique character. Metzingen is globally renowned as Outlet City, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here, you can enjoy exclusive designer stores in a relaxed and charming setting. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and a down-to-earth Swabian coziness—perfect for unwinding after work.
Our application process
We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
Your insight into our daily work
Unsere Mission
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"
