Define and drive online and offline test strategy and execution at both vehicle and component levels.
Partner closely with Data Analytics, Test Engineering, and System Integration & Test teams. Ensure the right evaluators and important metrics are developed. Prove that datasets cover sufficient scenarios and requirements. Target appropriate sampling strategies through Data Collection and Real-World Driving.
Establish strong multi-functional relationships with collaborators across engineering, safety, validation, and product teams.
Drive innovation in requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification processes.
Promote and cultivate a strong systems engineering approach across the organization.
What we need to see
To succeed in this role, you should have
MS or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years proven experience in safety-critical systems engineering, system analysis, data analysis, and software architecture.
Strong software development background with proven coding skills.
Hands-on experience in SOTIF analysis (ISO 21448), functional safety (ISO 26262), and multi-functional architectural trade-off analysis.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive alignment across large organizations.
Proven understanding of trade-offs between End-to-End deep learning approaches, classical modular perception/planning stacks, and associated validation and test strategies.
Ways to Stand Out from the crowd
Experience contributing to a launched L3/L4 autonomous vehicle program.
Experience in AI safety and safety validation for ML-based systems.
Hands-on experience with large-scale datasets, data science, and analytics workflows.
Strong software engineering experience with proficiency in Python, SQL, and C++.
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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 16, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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