Senior Autonomy System Test Engineer (AI/Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Autonomy System Test Engineer (AI/Robotics): Accelerating product development by ensuring the safest and most reliable autonomous driving software with an accent on test plan development, simulated test design tooling, and end-to-end behavior validation. Focus on exposing unforeseen failure modes, triaging and root causing issues, and scaling QA processes for future milestones.

Location: Hybrid in Foster City, CA.

Salary: $198,000 - $237,000 a year (Base Salary Range)

Company

hirify.global is developing autonomous vehicles with complex, safety-critical software.

What you will do

• Create test strategies and test plans for self-driving behavior features.
• Identify, track, report, and resolve testing issues with cross-functional software development teams.
• Propose, prototype, and validate new testing methodologies for the AI stack using automated metrics.
• Design, develop, and execute synthetic and log-based test scenarios on an in-house simulation test framework.
• Compile triage strategy and triage results from different QA validation platforms and pipelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable software systems test strategies with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with automated test framework and test automation.
• Experience with JIRA, GIT, Linux command line, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or STEM field.
• Relevant industry 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 compensation package including salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights.
• A sign-on bonus may be offered.
• Benefits include paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, health insurance, and long-term/short-term disability insurance.
• hirify.global also offers life insurance.