Robot Software QA Team Lead

About the role

Jungheinrich Robotics designs the autonomy stack for its automation portfolio, with robots deployed in mission-critical environments. It is looking for a Robot Software QA Team Lead in Zagreb who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, defining and driving the software quality strategy, validation processes and test automation across robotics products.

Key responsibilities

• Define, own and evolve the software quality strategy, testing roadmap and release validation processes
• Lead and optimise integration, system and robot performance testing for comprehensive coverage
• Drive adoption of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD quality gates
• Establish quality metrics, KPIs and reporting on product quality, release readiness and risks
• Work with development teams to improve code quality and testability
• Mentor QA engineers, promote testing best practices and act as a quality advocate
• Coordinate testing resources, prioritise QA initiatives and contribute to project planning
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex software and system issues
• Identify and implement process improvements and quality best practices
• Communicate quality status, risks and recommendations to engineering, product and leadership teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, robotics, software engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering or a related field
• 5+ years in software QA within robotics, industrial automation, embedded systems, automotive or similar complex software environments
• Experience leading quality initiatives and defining test strategies
• Strong understanding of unit, integration, system, end-to-end and performance testing
• Fluent English; proactive, independent and comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 and robotics simulation environments
• Solid background in Python and/or C++
• Linux, networking, embedded software and system integration
• Test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and build tools such as Jenkins
• Git and collaborative development workflows

Nice to have

• ISTQB certification
• Experience leading or mentoring QA teams
• Testing of autonomous mobile robots
• Agile familiarity, HIL testing and large-scale test automation infrastructure

What we offer

• Salary depending on qualifications and experience
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
• First-name culture, language courses, health and recreation benefits, family incentives
• Free snacks and coffee in a new office in Zagreb, internal events and professional and personal training