Quality Test Engineer, II (Autonomous Vehicles)

TL;DR

Quality Test Engineer, II (Autonomous Vehicles): Develop and execute vehicle-level test plans for autonomous truck systems, software tools, data acquisition, and CI/CD pipelines with an accent on safety, verification, and performance analysis. Focus on analyzing complex hardware-software systems, designing instrumentation and test infrastructure, and solving root-cause and regression challenges through simulation and on-road testing.

Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States; domestic and international travel for on-road vehicle testing may be required, up to 25%.

Salary: $108,900–$130,700 USD annually.

Company

Develops software for automated trucks and autonomous vehicle technology as part of the Daimler family.

What you will do

• Generate and execute vehicle test plans, collect test data, and design strategic test progression.
• Perform root-cause analysis of defects and performance issues, then recommend corrective solutions.
• Design instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis infrastructure for remote and on-road vehicles.
• Analyze test results, produce performance reports, and maintain vehicle-level verification and validation documentation.
• Develop, unit-test, deploy, and maintain software using C++, scripting languages, Linux, simulation tools, and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with product, system design, and software component teams on safety-focused testing and delivery.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field, or bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience testing and verifying systems combining hardware and software components.
• Working knowledge of Linux, modern C++, Python, Bash, REST APIs, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD, and configuration management.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex robotic systems across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Ability to monitor software, read and type in a moving vehicle for extended periods, remain alert, and respond appropriately in stressful environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with closed-course testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, energetic, and team-focused work environment.
• Competitive compensation with a bonus component and stock options.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexible scheduling, generous paid vacation available immediately after starting, AD&D, and life insurance.