Cartesian Systems
Technology
R&DProductTester
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“R&D Product Tester at Cartesian Systems. Skills: Product testing, Data collection, Field operations. Conduct product testing. Collect data in retail stores”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Troubleshooting; Debugging
Regular travel, Occasional regional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years technical experience, Attention to detail, Rigorous testing processes, Experience running scripts, Working with technical tools, Basic Python programming, Problem-solving skills, Work independently, Ambiguous environments, Excellent communication skills, Professional demeanor, Customer-facing demeanor, Ability to travel, Willingness to travel, Highly organized, Associate's or Bachelor's degree, Equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have
Product testing experience, Field testing experience, QA experience, Beta testing experience, Experience collecting data, Experience validating data, Experience analyzing data, Retail experience, Customer support experience, Customer success experience, Field operations experience, Deployment roles experience, Familiarity with Python, Familiarity with SQL, Familiarity with data analysis tools, Experience supporting data pipelines, Experience with data quality monitoring, Experience with operational tooling, Spanish language proficiency, Startup experience, Early-stage company experience
What You'll Do.
Conduct product testing
Collect data in retail stores
Travel to customer sites
Evaluate system performance
Test new product features
Test mobile applications
Investigate edge cases
Investigate unexpected behavior
Provide feedback to engineering
Perform basic scripting
Perform troubleshooting
Improve testing processes
Document testing processes
Improve data collection processes
Document data collection processes
Assist with map edits
Assist with data quality reviews
Assist with operational support
Collaborate with engineering
Collaborate with product
Collaborate with operations
Become product expert
Represent customer perspectives
Represent field perspectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering teams; Product teams; Operations teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
About Cartesian Cartesian is building spatial intelligence for indoor environments to drive operational efficiency. We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in the $35T global retail industry: in-store inventory visibility. Our platform delivers accurate indoor positioning and actionable product location insights, helping retailers streamline operations, optimize workflows, and reduce inefficiencies. By fusing wireless signals and mobile computer vision, we provide a uniquely scalable, infrastructure-free solution already deployed by international fashion brands. Founded by an MIT engineering professor and alumni behind award-winning, patented core technologies, Cartesian spun out in 2023. Originally backed by a U. S. National Science Foundation SBIR Award, we’ve bootstrapped to a live product now deployed in multiple countries and are scaling aggressively. About the Role We are looking for an R&D Product Tester to join Cartesian at a pivotal moment in our growth. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role focused on product testing, field operations, and data collection. You will spend significant time in retail environments evaluating product performance, collecting and validating data, identifying issues, and helping ensure our technology performs reliably in real-world conditions. Success in this role requires curiosity, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership. You should enjoy investigating problems, working directly with customers and retail environments, and collaborating closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to improve both our product and our processes. Location: In-person in Kendall Square, Cambridge, with regular travel to retail stores throughout the Boston area and occasional regional travel. Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 annually What You’ll Do Conduct product testing and data collection in retail store environments Travel to customer sites to evaluate system performance under real-world conditions Collect, validate, and anal
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