Senior Software Test Engineer (Universal Robots, Bangalore - India) (Bangalore, IN)

Do you want to ensure the quality and safety of software powering the world’s leading collaborative robots? Are you passionate about testing complex robotic systems and working closely within an international team? Then you might be our next Software Test Engineer.

We are currently looking for an experienced Software Tester to join our global R&D organization, working closely with our teams in Denmark. You will become part of a growing setup in India, collaborating daily with highly skilled colleagues across locations.

Universal Robots is the world’s market leader in collaborative robots (cobots), developing solutions that transform the way work is done across industries.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the quality and reliability of robot motion software. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and usability.

Design, write, and maintain automated tests in Python for new and existing features

Build tests that have hardware in the loop (not all flakiness comes from software)

Perform manual testing on cobots to validate behavior, usability, and system quality in real-world scenarios

Develop and maintain unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure stable and reliable releases

Work closely with developers to understand the C++ codebase , investigate failures, and improve testability

Contribute to and improve test frameworks, pipelines, and build-server workflows

Help define effective test strategies and quality practices across the development lifecycle in an agile setup

5+ years of experience in software testing, software quality engineering, or a similar role

Strong experience writing and maintaining automated tests in Python

Solid understanding of C++ development, including the ability to read code, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to high-quality test design

Hands-on experience with manual testing of complex systems, ideally involving hardware, robotics, or integrated software-hardware solutions

Experience creating and maintaining unit, integration, and regression tests

Good understanding of test frameworks, debugging, and finding root causes

Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, build servers, or DevOps practices such as Jenkins or similar tools

Ability to understand complex systems, identify risks, and design effective test coverage

Experience working in agile or scrum environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills and fluency in English

It will be considered an advantage if you have:

Experience with robotics, cobots, motion control, or other mechatronic systems

Experience building or improving test automation frameworks

Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, pipelines, and build servers

Knowledge of safety standards and regulations relevant to robotics or industrial systems

Experience working with distributed and international teams

At Universal Robots, we ask a lot from our employees and in exchange, we offer an exciting job in a dynamic and fast-growing company with the opportunity of working alongside skilled and talented colleagues from many different cultures-

You will be empowered to help yourself and your team become a success by taking responsibility for your own work and the products you help create.

At Universal Robots, we trust our employees to make educated choices that benefit the organization.

A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional and personal development

Exposure to cutting-edge robotics technology

Flexible working conditions

Health and wellness benefits

And much more

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Universal Robots is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.