The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Senior QA Engineer to build and own the testing backbone that enables safe, high-velocity development of AI systems operating in the physical world.
You will design and run the systems that ensure our AI and robotics stack is reliable, safe, and production-ready. In this role, you act as the control layer between rapid AI development and real-world deployment, ensuring systems remain stable and trustworthy in unpredictable environments.
Your Responsibilities
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Own and continuously improve the CI/CD pipeline, enabling automated and confident deployments of software and models
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Monitor test outcomes and evaluation reports to drive system quality and stability
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Design and implement hardware-in-the-loop testing in collaboration with engineering teams
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Define and scale human-in-the-loop QA processes with operations for model validation
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Build simulation-based regression tests with ML and simulation teams using physics-based environments
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Write and maintain comprehensive test strategies and plans across software, models, and field deployments
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Take ownership of the overall testing infrastructure end-to-end
Technologies
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Python
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Linux
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Testing frameworks
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CI/CD pipelines
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Containerization
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Git
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AI and robotics systems (general stack awareness)
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ROS and simulators (nice to have)
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C++ (nice to have)
Requirements
Must Have
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MSc or PhD in a relevant technical field
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5+ years of experience in QA, Test Engineering, or Systems Integration for complex hardware-software systems (ideally robotics or similar domains)
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Proven track record in industries like robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or advanced industrial automation
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Strong experience with non-deterministic / probabilistic systems and real-world validation challenges
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Expertise in building and scaling automated testing infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
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Advanced technical stack: Python, Linux, testing frameworks, containerization, and version control (Git)
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Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to technical leadership and team growth
Nice to Have
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Solid understanding of AI and robotics systems
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Experience with ROS, simulators, or C++
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Exposure to simulation-based testing or hardware-in-the-loop systems
Benefits
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Competitive compensation package
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Various employee subsidies and perks, including public transportation and Wellpass
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Work with a world-class team in a flat hierarchy, with direct collaboration alongside the founders and engineering team
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Opportunity to make a real impact by working on cutting-edge robotics and AI systems
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Fast growth potential in a rapidly evolving company and industry
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International office environment with English as the official working language
Recruiting Process
Your recruiting partner for this role is Madhulika (she/her). You can expect a screening call and up to 4 rounds of interviews including an onsite visit to our office in Munich to meet with the team.
We hire across backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. Discrimination has no place here.
If you need any accommodations during the recruiting process, just reach out to your recruiting partner.
