Lead, Autonomous Vehicle Verification & Validation

SteerAI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

SteerAI is seeking a V&V Lead to define and drive verification and validation for its autonomy platform. You will collaborate with engineering, product, safety, and operations to ensure software and vehicle deployments meet technical and customer requirements.

The role requires deep knowledge of autonomous systems, software validation, system engineering, and scalable processes in a fast-growing startup. A strong track record in V&V and safety frameworks is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in verification, validation, testing, or system engineering.
• Experience validating complex software and/or autonomous systems.
• Strong understanding of autonomous vehicle architectures and development processes.
• Experience defining test strategies for safety-critical systems.
• Experience with simulation, scenario testing, data analysis, and real-world testing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and release processes.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, ADAS, or aerospace systems.
• Experience with ISO 26262, automotive safety processes, or equivalent safety frameworks.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools.
• Experience building V&V teams or processes from the ground up.
• Familiarity with ROS, simulation platforms, and autonomous driving datasets.
• Experience supporting customer deployments and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the Verification & Validation strategy for SteerAI’s autonomous vehicle platform.
• Establish validation methodologies, processes, tools, and metrics across the autonomy stack.
• Define acceptance criteria and readiness gates for software releases, vehicle platforms, and customer deployments.
• Build and lead the V&V roadmap aligned with company objectives and product milestones.

Skills

Verification & Validation

Autonomous systems

ROS

Test strategy

Data analysis

Software lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

ISO 26262 familiarity

Requirements traceability

Tools

Simulation platforms

Requirements traceability tools

Job description

SteerAI is seeking a V&V Lead to define and drive verification and validation for its autonomy platform. You will collaborate with engineering, product, safety, and operations to ensure software and vehicle deployments meet technical and customer requirements.

The role requires deep knowledge of autonomous systems, software validation, system engineering, and scalable processes in a fast-growing startup. A strong track record in V&V and safety frameworks is essential.