SQA Engineer – Automation and AI

About the Role

At Miso Robotics in the Robotics space, AI-powered kitchen robots elevating human potential in commercial kitchens.

As an SQA Engineer – Automation & AI at Miso Robotics, you'll help ensure the quality and reliability of software powering restaurant operations, AI applications, and kitchen robotics. This is an early-career engineering role focused on building automated testing solutions and leveraging AI tools to improve software quality, accelerate development, and reduce manual effort.

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Requirements

0–3 years of experience in software development, QA automation, or related technical work, including internships or academic projects.
Programming proficiency in Python or a similar language, with a strong interest in developing automated testing solutions.
Understanding of software testing fundamentals, REST APIs, JSON, and modern web applications.
Familiarity with Git, debugging, and modern software development practices, including AI-assisted coding tools.
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Must be able to work on-site in Pasadena, CA, five days per week.

Benefits

Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 per year + Benefits

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What It's Like to Work at Miso Robotics

Systemic Collaboration

We are making great strides to be the leader for rapid development of reliable, industry-changing products that drive the adoption of robotics and AI in commercial kitchen to make human lives better. We built the best version of our signature product that Miso has ever seen, and now we're deploying it across the US and scaling our business to get to that next level.

Positive Vision for the Future

We act boldly, speak up (and listen up), progress, are reliable, and care. At Miso, it's okay to make mistakes as long as we learn from them and keep moving forward.

Alignment of Values

Using our core values to drive decision-making and daily operations. Our values serve as our roadmap for who we are, how we treat each other, and how we operate every day.

Respect

Practicing radical transparency. We share the good news and the bad, make sure that everyone knows that they can ask hard questions and hear hard answers. Everyone at Miso has a seat at the table and can go to anyone else to speak up.

Killer Outcomes

We encourage daily interactions and collaboration at all levels of Miso Robotics. What’s really special to see is that we give leadership opportunities to younger managers who wouldn’t receive the same level of responsibility if they worked at a larger tech company. They are supported in this growth by that daily interaction with other leaders.

What It's Like to Work Here

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Miso Robotics

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Miso Robotics's workplace

Miso Robotics is transforming the food industry, and making lives better. We’ve developed an AI-powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates repetitive kitchen tasks, such as operating a deep fryer. Flippy is fun to watch, but under the hood, he’s powered by a sophisticated AI platform – driven by our proprietary deep learning experience and patented technologies. Miso is a well known first-mover in kitchen automation, AI, and robotics. We have successfully piloted products with the most prominent global brands in food. The challenge of bringing AI and robotics into commercial kitchens requires many disciplines to work together, and the composition of our teams at Miso reflects this multidisciplinary approach. We’re proud to have built a world-class team.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Miso Robotics's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Miso Robotics is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Professional Development, Work Environment. For this role specifically, benefits include: Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 per year + Benefits. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Calculated Risk-Taking and Relentless Innovation and Genuine Collaboration.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Foster a Culture of Bold Innovation and Champion Transparent Communication and Voice.

They score particularly well in the area of Systemic Collaboration.

Miso Robotics currently has 4 open positions. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/miso-robotics/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Miso Robotics's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.