Robotics QA Engineer (m/f)

At Gideon, we're crafting the future of logistics, manufacturing & other industrial environments with cutting-edge AI and 3D vision-based autonomous robots. Our team is committed to automating complex operations, allowing people to shine in what they do best.

If you're ready to join us and be part of this journey, read on!

Our team consists of 100+ super-talented people, including top-notch experts in the field of hardware and software engineering, and is devoted to developing robots with a mission of making people's work easier. ​We are an ambitious group of tech enthusiasts with different backgrounds, skills, and experiences, very excited and passionate about what we do! And above all, we cherish team spirit, constant learning and kindness. There is much more to learn, so we hope this piqued your curiosity!

About the role

We are looking for a Robotics QA Engineer to join our growing team and help ensure the quality and reliability of our robotic solutions. This role will be primarily based at our Bolingbrook, IL facility, which serves as our main QA and testing hub in the US, where robots are prepared, validated, and tested before shipment to customers.

As the first QA presence at this location, you will play a key role in establishing testing workflows, preparing robots for demos and shipment, and ensuring high-quality standards in collaboration with our QA team based in Croatia. You will work closely with a highly skilled international robotics team, particularly with QA and R&D colleagues in Croatia, while reporting directly to the QA Team Lead located in Croatia.

This is a great opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys ownership, hands-on testing with robots, and working in an international engineering environment. The role offers the chance to build and shape the QA presence in our US facility, work with cutting-edge robotics technology, and gain hands-on experience with real robotic systems in real-world testing environments—not just simulations.

Responsibilities we’ll trust you with:

• Work closely with the QA and R&D teams in Croatia to identify testing areas and define effective test strategies
• Design, write, and execute test scenarios for robotic systems both in simulation and on real robots
• Organize and perform test sessions on robots in our Bolingbrook QA facility, ensuring systems are validated before shipment to customers
• Serve as the on-site QA representative in the US facility, coordinating closely with the remote QA team in Croatia
• Perform final robot validation and quality checks prior to customer delivery
• Prepare robots for internal demos, validation, and acceptance testing
• Analyze logs, bag files, and bug reports, identify issues, and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve them
• Create clear test reports with actionable feedback for engineering and product teams
• Develop scripts and testing tools to support automation and efficient test execution
• Maintain and manage tests within our test management system (Xray)
• Support developers during development, including dataset acquisition, troubleshooting, and early-stage testing
• Provide on-site and remote QA support to engineering and product teams when needed
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of QA processes and testing methodologies
• Visits to customer facilities for data collection and testing when needed

Your area of expertise:

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux environments
• Basic Python programming and Bash scripting skills
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail and a methodical testing approach
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly in written and spoken English
• Comfortable working in a distributed, international team environment
• Proactive mindset and ability to take ownership in a self-driven role

Bonus points:

• Experience with robotics systems
• Familiarity with robotics frameworks and libraries such as: ROS
• Experience testing hardware-software integrated systems

What we offer:

• Paid vacation.
• At least 10 paid holidays over the year.
• Health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family.
• HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) plan.
• Exposure to the latest technology and top-notch tools.
• Relaxed and friendly working environment and supportive colleagues.
• Working in a dynamic and exciting industry.
• Working in a multidisciplinary environment open to cross-divisional collaboration.

If you’re interested, the first step would be to visit our website and learn more about us — this is something we will definitely discuss with you, as we are looking for exceptional people and believe we are a unique company as well. :)

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please take a look at our careers page and apply directly there - https://erp.gideon.ai/jobs/robotics-qa-engineer-us-457

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person