Lila Sciences

Senior Software Engineer I/II, Test Robotics

Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
72 days
Lila Sciences's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Lila Sciences's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Lila Sciences
high
116 stale, 2 reposted of 118 open
Hiring momentum
155 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

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About this role

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of software for autonomous labs through Verification & Validation (V&V) and test automation. You will automate test suites using Python, validate software against hardware, and manage test data while collaborating with cross-functional teams to catch failures early in the development process.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 4–8 years in software test or QA automation for complex, integrated systems
  • Hands-on experience with Python automation, specifically pytest and a modern UI framework (Playwright)
  • Experience defining test plans and V&V processes
  • CI/CD integration experience, particularly with GitHub Actions or similar
  • Ability to test across service, UI, and hardware boundaries
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop testing
  • Familiarity with simulation or digital twin environments
  • Experience building test data management and reporting for large test suites
  • V&V experience in regulated industries like aerospace or healthcare/life sciences
  • Exposure to GAMP 5 / FDA CSA, 21 CFR Part 11, or DO-178C

What you get

  • Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
  • Generous early-stage equity
  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible time off with generous company-wide holidays
  • Paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python and CI/CD tools
  • The role involves working with complex systems which may require a steep learning curve
  • The company is in an early-stage environment which may involve rapid changes

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Listed by Lila Sciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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