Software Quality Simulation Specialist

TL;DR

Software Quality Simulation Specialist (Simulation/QA): Develop test plans and run large-scale simulation operations to validate autonomous truck behavior with an accent on scenario execution, triage, and results tracking across safety-critical and edge-case coverage. Focus on improving simulation workflows and tools while partnering with engineering and systems teams to ensure real-world fidelity and accelerate autonomy software validation.

Company

hirify.global builds AI-powered autonomous trucking technology for commercial and public-sector use.

What you will do

• Develop test plans and create simulations to test autonomous truck behavior.
• Run daily simulation operations, including scenario execution, triage, and reporting.
• Improve efficiency in test planning, scenario execution, and results tracking across large-scale simulation suites.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure simulation scenarios reflect real-world conditions.
• Work with systems engineers on structured test design and execution for safety-critical and edge-case scenarios.
• Share actionable insights from simulation results with autonomy software engineers and collaborate with infrastructure/tools teams to enhance automation, debugging, and scaling.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in autonomous vehicle or robotics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in simulation, QA, or test automation, ideally in robotics or autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with Python or C++.
• Hands-on experience with simulation workflows or large-scale simulation testing environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through technical details; experience writing clear, detailed communication.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity and annual bonuses; California pay range: $130,000–$145,000 USD.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans (Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, MetLife) plus flexible PTO, paid holidays, and generous parental leave.
• 401(k) with Fidelity, plus HSA/FSA and commuter benefits.
• Office in Mountain View, CA with dog-friendly perks, catered lunch, fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging.
• Wellbeing benefits including Headspace, Calm, One Medical, Gympass, and Spring Health.

Hiring process

• Initial screening may use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed); final decisions are made by the human recruitment team.
• Interviews include evaluation of job-related factors such as location, experience, training, education, skill level, and performance.

Location: Mountain View, CA

Salary: $130,000–$145,000 USD (base salary range for SF/Silicon Valley location)