INTRODUCTION

iRobot is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer Co-op. This engineer will develop software test automation to enhance regression, continuous integration, and smoke test environments, and work closely with product developers to create, execute, and automate tests. A successful candidate will have a passion for quality, testing, automation, delivering great products - all, while inventing the future

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Implement automation capabilities throughout the SW development lifecycle
• Develop and execute test automation using Python including functional, performance, scale, and stress test.
• Communicate issues to developers through direct communication, use of bug tracking system, triage abilities, etc.
• Effectively communicate results and issues to developers, managers, and program teams

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL HAVE

• Passion for SW test automation and a familiarity with test, build and delivery of software
• Strong Python development skills and a familiarity with a Linux environment

FAMILIARITY WITH:

• Robotics: embedded systems for control, navigation, manipulation, sensors, video
• OS: Linux, Windows, MacOS

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:

• Self-motivated, adaptive fast learner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail
• Collaborate with other team members to solve develop robust solutions to complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills

IN RETURN YOU CAN EXPECT

• To be welcomed as an integral part of a team building the next generation of robots
• Supportive environment to learn and grow

We are the leading global consumer robot company, designing and building robots that empower people to do more, both inside and outside of the home. To date, we have sold over 25 million robots and globally employ more than 1,000 of the robot industry’s best and brightest. iRobot is committed to fostering invention, discovery and technological exploration in the pursuit of practical and valuable robot products for the home.