QA Engineer II - Cloud Logistics

About Nimble

Nimble is pioneering the future of autonomous supply chains through advanced AI robotics. Our mission is to develop robot AGI that enables a generalist supply chain superhumanoid capable of performing thousands of supply chain tasks autonomously. Backed by over $220 million in funding and valued above $1 billion, we have partnered strategically with FedEx to establish a national network of autonomous warehouses projected to generate billions annually. Our team comprises the world’s top engineers and operators dedicated to rapid, high-impact innovation.

We aspire to empower humanity by inventing robots that free us from mundane labor, creating an autonomous supply chain from factories and warehouses to customers’ doorsteps. Our leadership and founding team hail from prestigious AI institutions like Stanford and Carnegie Mellon, with advisors including AI luminaries such as Fei-Fei Li, Marc Raibert, and Sebastian Thrun.

Why Join Nimble?

At Nimble, you will contribute to legendary technology, culture, and legacy. We nurture an ambitious, humble, and resourceful workforce where your work has a lasting impact on robotics and commerce.

Nimble’s Core Values

• Be relentlessly resourceful - challenge norms and overcome challenges.
• Be legendary - deliver exceptional work that inspires.
• Be humble - prioritize growth, learning, and mission advancement.
• Be dependable - own your work and act with high initiative.

Role Overview

As a QA Engineer II on the Nimble Cloud Logistics team, you will directly ensure the high quality of our cloud solutions that drive the most advanced robotic fulfillment system globally. Collaborating with a top-tier cross-functional team, your responsibilities include authoring and executing test cases, identifying defects, and contributing to the software releases that serve our customers. The team consists of approximately 30 members focused on delivering effective logistics solutions and may occasionally require extended working hours including weekends to meet critical launch deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date understanding of expected product behaviors.
• Conduct QA testing including functional, regression, and release tests using specialized test management tools.
• Create new, clearly articulated test cases enhancing overall test coverage.
• Document and track software defects thoroughly with clear reproduction steps, expected vs actual outcomes, and severity levels.
• Verify bug resolutions and perform regression testing prior to releases.
• Test REST APIs directly with tools such as Postman and validate data integrity with SQL queries.
• Apply diverse testing approaches including functional, negative, boundary, and exploratory testing to robotic fulfillment products.
• Engage with product managers and engineers to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities early in the development cycle.
• Develop scripts or tooling enhancements to accelerate repetitive testing tasks.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve testing speed and quality.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of 2 years experience conducting QA tests in industry settings.
• Proficiency in QA testing across web, mobile, or desktop applications.
• Familiarity working with SQL databases and RESTful APIs.
• Excellent written communication skills to generate unambiguous bug reports and test documentation.
• A meticulous and curious testing mindset committed to identifying software weaknesses.
• Ability to interpret written requirements and proactively clear up ambiguity.
• Strong motivation to continuously develop expertise in QA innovations.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Competency in scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Experience with GraphQL and/or gRPC APIs.
• Knowledge of test management platforms like TestRail.
• Background in e-commerce, logistics, or order fulfillment domains.
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends during critical project phases.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 annually, subject to individual qualifications and experience. The role includes equity participation reflecting ownership in Nimble.

Company Culture

We pursue ambitious objectives, embrace challenges, and aim to create legendary technology. Our workforce is gritty, humble, relentless, and resourceful in overcoming obstacles and advancing our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nimble Robotics is dedicated to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Benefits

• Unlimited flexible vacation policy to support work-life balance and personal rejuvenation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to cover you and your dependents.
• Paid parental leave to support family bonding after childbirth.
• Commuter benefits including fully paid parking to ease daily travel.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful recruitment contributions.
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
• Equity program granting ownership stake in Nimble.