What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Engineering Manager position at 6 River Systems?
6 River Systems (6RS) is a Shopify (SHOP) company leading the way to faster fulfillment. E-commerce has changed the world and our solutions power winning warehouses of the future. We're revolutionizing warehouse automation with collaborative mobile robots driven by artificial intelligence and advanced cloud-based software.
We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Manager with cloud/network application and robotics experience to oversee a team of 6-10 QA Engineers as they design, develop and execute a test strategy to deliver our latest features and functionality with the highest quality for our customer:
- This individual will partner with other engineering managers, engineering directors, the head of software, and people across 6RS to execute our technical vision and roadmap
- Collaborate with the product team and understand customer needs to refine requirements and build innovative solutions
- Refine designs, review code, and share knowledge to keep our teams aligned and effective
- Grow the team through hiring and developing team members into future leaders of the organization
To succeed in this leadership position, you'll need:
- Strong organizational, communication, and planning skills
- Commitment to rigorous testing (we write lots of tests)
- Scrappy, yet thoughtful approach to problem solving
- Practical experience designing and developing scalable software
Interest in working with a variety of technologies, including:
- Robotics middleware (ROS)
- Process management
- Google Cloud Platform
Knowledge of:
- Linux kernel / drivers
- Docker
- Interest in real-world applications for robots
- Experience growing and leading a team of QA Engineers to test and validate software running on an embedded robotics platform
Why 6RS? Recognized by the Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work
- Entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up combined with the stability of a global commerce company
- Competitive compensation packages and Shopify RSUs
- Company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for all employees
- Paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and parental leave
- Annual 401k contribution from the company
- Lifestyle spending account
About 6 River Systems
Founded in Waltham, Massachusetts in 2015, 6 River Systems is a leading collaborative mobile robotics fulfillment solution and part of global commerce company Shopify. Founders Jerome Dubois and Rylan Hamilton were previously executives at Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics). The 6 River Systems solution is operating in more than 20 facilities in the U.S., Canada and Europe, fulfilling millions of units each week for companies including Lockheed Martin, CSAT Solutions, ACT Fulfillment, DHL, XPO Logistics, and Office Depot. To learn more, visit www.6river.com.
About Shopify
Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability, while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Shopify powers over one million businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Allbirds, Gymshark, PepsiCo, Staples, and many more. For more information, visit www.shopify.com.