Gecko Robotics

Test & Reliability Engineer | Software Testing

Gecko Robotics2 days ago
Location

Pittsburgh

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 90,000 – 130,000

Level

Mid

Role

Test & Reliability Engineer

Posted

Mar 24, 2026

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Gecko Robotics is seeking a Test & Reliability Engineer to build and scale automated testing systems for their advanced robotics platform. The ideal candidate will develop robust testing frameworks, ensure software quality across complex hardware-software interfaces, and contribute to improving system reliability for critical infrastructure inspection technologies.

What you'll do

Test Automation Framework Development: Build, maintain, and scale automated regression testing frameworks for critical system functionalities across software and hardware boundaries
Test Strategy and Coverage: Define comprehensive test strategies that balance speed, reliability, and risk to support high-confidence deployments
Cross-System Testing: Design and execute tests across UI, robotic interactions, and sensor-driven workflows to validate real-world system behavior
Issue Investigation: Investigate and triage complex issues across software, firmware, and hardware interfaces, driving root cause identification and timely resolution
Performance Analysis: Analyze test results, identify patterns, and surface actionable insights to improve product quality and system reliability

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesProficiency in Python and/or Java, with ability to write robust test automation scripts
Test Automation ToolsExperience with test automation frameworks like Selenium, pytest, JUnit
CI/CD ToolsFamiliarity with continuous integration tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins

Education

Degree RequirementBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Experience

Testing Experience3+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation
Complex System TestingPreferably experience in testing hardware-integrated or robotics-related software systems

Skills

Required skills

Test AutomationStrong skills in developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks
DebuggingAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skills for complex system diagnostics
CommunicationExcellent written and verbal communication across technical teams

Nice to have

Robotics KnowledgeExperience with robotics, sensor data, or autonomous systems testing
CI/CD PipelineExpertise in building and scaling automated testing pipelines

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 90,000 – 130,000 (annual)

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Matching

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Equity

Company stock options or equity compensation

Parental Leave

Gender-neutral parental leave policy

Professional Development

Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Automated testing and programming skills evaluation, potentially including a take-home coding challenge
  3. 3
    Technical Interview — In-depth discussion with engineering team about testing methodologies, problem-solving approaches, and technical expertise
  4. 4
    Onsite/Final Interview — Comprehensive interview with multiple team members, including technical deep dive and cultural fit assessment
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Gecko Robotics

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Gecko Robotics develops and builds robots for industrial inspection and infrastructure monitoring, helping to improve safety and operational efficiency using advanced robotics and software.

Pittsburgh, PA, USAFounded 2012geckorobotics.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonJava
Frameworks
SeleniumpytestJUnit
Tools
GitHub ActionsJenkinsDocker
Other
Hardware-in-the-Loop
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