Senior System Test Engineer, Perception

We're looking for talented teammates who'll help us maintain strong teamwork and are passionate about driving results.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Technical Lead Manager, Perception Test Engineering.

- Develop test strategies and new methodologies to support rapid scaling and rare, but critical, edge cases

- Design and implement metrics, test plans, and simulated scenarios for testing the autonomous vehicle in off-nominal situations, such as after a fault occurs or when remote assistance is needed, across multiple platforms and in support of rapid commercialization

- Write reusable, high quality, software for analyzing simulation test results and be an enabler and advocate for automation at scale

- Lead cross-functionally to unblock development of scalable multi-platform testing, working with partner teams who develop the simulator or code running onboard the AV

- Use your knowledge of autonomous vehicles, engineering and test strategy development to review and provide feedback on system requirements and feature validation plans

- An advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or other relevant technical field OR equivalent practical experience involving perception or robotic systems

- Experience with software development for robotics OR experience with software verification and validation for software running on robotic, safety critical or high reliability systems

- Strong grasp of Machine Learning fundamentals and applied statistical concepts

- Solid written and verbal communication and experience contributing to projects spanning across multiple disciplines

- Experience in data analysis/modeling or software engineering using Python and SQL, knowledge of C++ preferred

- 8+ years of Engineering experience (graduate school and industry experience both count)

- Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, assisted driving technology, or other safety critical or high reliability system

- Experience leading cross-team initiatives, including coordinating with external vendors or partners to deliver high-impact solutions