Engineering Manager, Onboard Software Test Automation (AI/Robotics)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (AI/Robotics): Leading the design, build, and scaling of automated test suites for internal autonomous vehicle production fleet with an accent on reliability, performance, and safety of onboard software. Focus on embedding automated testing into development workflows and defining a roadmap for scalable and swift operations.

Location: Hybrid in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with remote flexibility within the US

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology, creating advanced AI software and foundation models for autonomous vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate complex environments.

What you will do

• Build and lead the internal test team.
• Drive team leadership and strategic planning.
• Mentor and develop talent within the team.
• Partner with Development leads to define and execute the testing strategy.
• Design, build, and scale automated test suites for the internal production fleet.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and safety of autonomous vehicle software.

Requirements

• A testing mindset.
• Experience leading a software quality or test automation team, preferably in embedded systems, robotics, or hardware-integrated software environments.
• Strong technical background in developing or maintaining scalable automated test frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Experience with automotive-grade or safety-adjacent systems (e.g., HIL, SIL, FMEA).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, telemetry, observability stacks, or deployment systems for embedded software.
• Background in autonomous systems, AV validation, or hardware-in-the-loop testing infrastructure.
• Exposure to Python-based test orchestration, fuzz testing, or simulation tools.
• Track record of mentoring engineers and building healthy, high-performance team cultures.
• Deep understanding of test strategies for complex systems.
• Experience working with high-performance, multi-threaded systems and low-level software (e.g., C++, Rust).

Culture & Benefits

• Operates a hybrid working policy, combining office and home work.
• Offers core working hours with flexible scheduling.
• Committed to creating a diverse, fair, and respectful culture.
• Values diversity, embraces new perspectives, and fosters an inclusive work environment.
• Focus on solving big problems, embracing uncertainty, and continuous learning.