Autonomy Systems Test Engineer

TL;DR

Autonomy Systems Test Engineer (QA Testing): Design and execute comprehensive test plans and tooling for autonomous driving software to ensure safety, reliability, and scalability with an accent on simulation, automated testing, and issue triage. Focus on developing synthetic and log-based test scenarios, root-cause analysis, and improving testing processes for safety-critical autonomous vehicle systems.

Location: Foster City, CA, USA (Hybrid)

Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops fully autonomous vehicle fleets and ecosystems combining robotics, machine learning, and design to deliver next-generation urban mobility-as-a-service.

What you will do

• Create test strategies and plans for self-driving behavior features.
• Identify, track, and resolve test strategy and implementation issues with cross-functional teams.
• Prototype and validate new AI stack testing methodologies using automated metrics.
• Design, develop, and execute synthetic and log-based test scenarios on simulation frameworks.
• Participate in in-vehicle testing and analyze results to root-cause issues.
• Continuously improve testing processes to support product milestones.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or able to work in the USA (Foster City, CA)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years experience designing and implementing scalable software test strategies.
• Proficiency with automated test frameworks, Python, JIRA, GIT, and Linux command line.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in software and systems testing for robotics, autonomous mobility, or safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 or other safety standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, long-term care, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement.
• Stock options including Amazon RSUs and hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Supportive of diverse perspectives and inclusive hiring practices.

Hiring process

• Application review possibly assisted by AI tools.
• Interviews assessing technical skills and cultural fit.
• Final hiring decisions made by humans.