Senior Software Engineer I/II, Test Robotics

Your Impact at LILA:

You will steward Verification & Validation and software quality for autonomous labs, building V&V, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and UI testing for software integrated with real robotics hardware. You will partner with platform, simulation, and human-factors engineers to catch failures in testing.

What You'll Be Building:

• Automate test suites with Python, pytest, Playwright, and CI/CD using GitHub Actions.
• Validate platform software against real and simulated robotics hardware through Hardware-in-the-Loop tests.
• Own V&V processes and test plans mapping requirements to coverage.
• Test internal dashboards and orchestration UIs.
• Perform regression and reliability testing to isolate nondeterminism and flakiness.
• Manage fixtures and test data for reproducible, diagnosable results.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 4–8 years in software test or QA automation for complex, integrated systems.
• Hands-on Python automation with pytest and a modern UI framework such as Playwright; Vitest or Jest experience is a plus.
• Experience defining test plans, V&V processes, and test layers.
• Experience embedding tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience testing across service, UI, and hardware boundaries.
• Strong cross-functional communication and risk communication skills.

Bonus Points For:

• Hardware-in-the-Loop, robotics, or lab automation testing experience.
• Simulation or digital-twin testing experience.
• Test data management, fixtures, or reporting experience for large suites.
• V&V experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or healthcare/life sciences.
• Exposure to GAMP 5, FDA CSA, 21 CFR Part 11, or DO-178C.

Compensation:

We offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Expected base salary range: $144,000–$240,000 USD. Full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; insurance; paid time off; parental leave; educational assistance; commuter benefits; and subsidized lunch, with regional variations for international employees.

About LILA:

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence to solve major challenges through AI models and proprietary AI Science Factory instruments across medicine, materials, and energy.

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of legally protected status.

A Note to Agencies:

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment or staffing agencies unless contacted directly by its internal Talent Acquisition team.