What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2026 Software Quality Assurance Co-op position at Berkshire Grey?
The Software Quality Co-op will work directly as a member of our software development team, applying their technical and analytical skills to ensure the reliability and performance of complex robotic systems. They will collaborate closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to improve test coverage, visibility, and overall product quality. Responsibilities will focus on test development, automation, data analysis, and supporting systems deployed at customer sites.
This role will be onsite at the Bedford, MA office. This position will run from approximately July to December 2026 (dates flexible).
Functions:
- Design, develop, and execute software test plans and test cases for robotic systems and subsystems.
- Improve test visibility by building dashboards and data visualizations to communicate test status, trends, and automation coverage.
- Help define and structure how test results are collected, stored, and reported across the team.
- Analyze test results to identify failures, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Support the development and expansion of automated test frameworks and tools.
- Collaborate with software engineers to debug issues and verify fixes.
- Explore and implement AI-driven tools and workflows to improve testing efficiency and developer productivity.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team meetings to support high-quality software development.
- Contribute to documentation, best practices, and continuous improvement of SQA processes.
- Assist with validation and support of systems deployed in the field as needed.
Qualifications:
- Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, or related field
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python or Java) with the ability to write clean, maintainable code
- Familiarity with software testing principles including test case design, defect tracking, and validation methodologies
- Experience or coursework in data visualization or data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex system behaviors
- Interest in test automation and tooling development
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
- Experience or interest in AI tools/workflows is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and adapt to evolving requirements
COOP-2602
Salary : $28 - $34