Robotics QA Engineer

Your mission

• Embed quality from day one — work closely with engineering teams during design and champion a shift-left approach across the organisation.
• Design and execute test plans for cutting-edge robotics software across the full development lifecycle — from simulation to real hardware.
• Drive the team's quality infrastructure: automated test frameworks, simulation environments, diagnostics utilities, and observability tooling for robotic systems and C++ components.
• Continuously raise the bar on testing methodologies and quality standards, including ISO 9001 compliance.

Your profile

• Solid background in robotics software, with hands-on ROS/ROS 2 experience.
• Proven experience testing robotic skills and behaviors on real robots and in complex, multi-component systems.
• Quality-first mindset and the ability to influence design discussions toward better testability.
• 4+ years working with robotics software; prior QA or software testing experience is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with test plans, test cases, and test automation frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab or similar) for test integration is a plus.

What we offer

• Flexible Working Hours: There are no such thing as core work times.
• Open-Ended Employment Contract: Your contract will be permanent right after the usual 6 months probation period.
• Public Transportation Allowance: We cover the majority of the cost of your commuter pass
• Sports: Get a free Urban Sports Club membership
• Learning Budget: A fixed yearly learning budget can be spent on anything.
• Free Beverages: Startup. Chose between Club Mate and Mio Mate.
• Food Allowance: Every Wednesday we offer lunch at the office along with daily access to snacks.
• Discounts: We are part of the "Corporate Benefits" program.
• Accessibility: Our modern office space at ARENA2036 is barrier-free.
• Connection: There is enough parking space just in front of the office paired with great public transport connections.

About us

Mobile robotics should enhance operations, not complicate them. NODE Robotics provides the tools to make that vision a reality. With our software and hardware products, businesses can integrate and manage mobile robots with confidence, efficiency, and ease.

Designed for seamless integration and intuitive usability, our software and hardware solutions empower businesses to get the most out of mobile robots – today and in the future.

We're a mobile robotics software company based in Stuttgart, Germany. Our team brings together expertise from diverse fields, including robotics, AI, software engineering and industrial operations.
This is what drives us besides the joint vision for easy to use mobile robots:

• As a team, our goal is to constantly improve and grow. One way we achieve this is by placing a high value on feedback and knowledge sharing. We believe that through these practices, we can learn from one another and ultimately become better as a team. This belief is reflected in our use of formats such as code review sessions and development recaps, which allow us to share our insights and experiences with one another.
• We are a team of robotics enthusiasts, we strive for daily improvement in order to maintain the edge we inherited from Fraunhofer IPA, which is Europe's leading powerhouse in robotics. Our goal is to build upon our inherited legacy and push the boundaries of robotics technology even further. With our passion and dedication to this field, we believe that we can make significant advancements and contribute to the evolution of the robotics industry.
• Our goal is to revolutionize the use of mobile robots in the industry. To achieve this, we adopt a customer-centric approach that emphasizes building mutually beneficial relationships with our clients. By doing so, we are able to gain insight into their needs and preferences, which allows us to integrate their feedback directly into the development of our products. Ultimately, this approach ensures that our solutions are tailored to the specific requirements of our customers, thereby enabling us to deliver superior value and achieve long-term success.
• As a startup, we are able to capitalize on our major benefits of speed and agility. Our team embodies a culture where every single member takes full responsibility for their impact, allowing us to gain traction on a daily basis. This combination of speed, agility, and accountability is what sets us apart and allows us to thrive in the competitive startup landscape.

We make mobile robots easy to use.