Vehicle Reliability Engineer (Autonomous Vehicles)

Location: Dallas, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; San Francisco, CA; or Remote US. Hybrid workplace with current night-shift hours from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, subject to change. Travel required 10%.

Company

hirify.global is a technology startup developing Physical AI for commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis.

What you will do

• Diagnose hardware and software failures during vehicle testing and on-road operations.
• Apply documented temporary fixes and workarounds while maintaining safety and performance standards.
• Log vehicle issues and prepare reports with reproduction steps, diagnostic data, and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and operations teams on root cause analysis and long-term system improvements.
• Conduct pre-test and post-test evaluations and serve as the technical point of contact during vehicle testing.
• Improve troubleshooting protocols, automate diagnostic routines, and enhance data capture and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting complex vehicle systems in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or a related industry.
• Proficiency with Linux-based systems, command-line diagnostics, computer networking, CAN bus diagnostics, and automotive diagnostic tools.
• Strong data analysis, technical documentation, written communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement and root cause analysis methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, or FMEA.
• Experience with functional safety, reliability, or quality standards such as ISO 26262 or UL 4600 is beneficial.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role supporting autonomous transportation technologies.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings account contributions, and retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
• Paid parental, medical, and family care leave, plus a generous PTO policy.
• Competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Office refreshments and catered meals, with regular on-site, off-site, and virtual team activities.