Principal Software Engineer in Test

4 weeks ago


Andover, United States Walmart Advanced Systems and Robotics Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.

We're seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Test to work with a cross-functional team to qualify new and exciting features in robotics and controls. This role is a critical part of our product development process, working closely with the Robot Control System team. This position focuses on developing and executing test strategies and test plans for our robotics software. It includes creating fully automated functional, regression, and performance tests. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role with potential to lead a team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for challenging themselves and the team to break the product in the most unexpected ways. They will be responsible to drive the test strategy, devise appropriate metrics to inform on release criteria and shepherd the release to a successful launch.

What you'll work on:

  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans for new functionality through the entirety of the SDLC process
  • Develop efficient test strategies for the different systems making up the product.
  • Develop and execute automated and manual smoke, regression, functional, and acceptance tests working in conjunction with the development and test frameworks teams
  • Investigate, reproduce, log and escalate reported defects
  • Identify trends in failures and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence of failures.
  • Initiate and participate in process improvements
  • Estimate own testing tasks and work productively with minimum supervision while showing an excellent team attitude
  • Mentor and cross train other engineers
  • Occasionally travel to the stores where our system is deployed to help optimize the system and collect valuable feedback on ways to improve the system

What we're looking for:

  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Must have solid understanding and ability to write code in Python and/or Java and experience working with testing libraries such as PyTest /Junit/TestNG.
  • Strong experience in testing APIs such as REST, gRPC, GraphQL and hands-on experience with Linux
  • Good understanding of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Gitlab pipelines, GitHub Actions
  • Has experience generating test reports for leadership and other stakeholders to understand the status of the project
  • Working knowledge of messaging queues like Kafka, SQS, Rabbit MQ etc.
  • Should be comfortable using containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes etc.
  • Experience with tools and applications such as JIRA, Confluence, Git, Artifactory and dependency management tools like Poetry/Maven/Gradle
  • Ability to design and execute test strategies and plans based on requirements and functional designs
  • Own the testing tasks from conception to delivery
  • Experience working in robotics, automation is a plus
  • Bachelors in Robotics, Computer or Electrical Engineering and 12 years of work experience or
    • Masters in Robotics, Computer or Electrical Engineering and 10 years of work experience
Benefits we offer:
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
  • Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
  • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
  • Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.



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