Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer - Road & Track

Insight Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 123,984,000 - 165,312,000; Part time

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks an Autonomous Vehicle Test Expert to hands-on test self-driving tech. You will operate autonomous test vehicles, perform inspections/calibrations, run real-world and track testing, troubleshoot Linux-based systems, and document results while collaborating with engineers to validate AV performance.

Ideal candidates have AV testing exposure, strong driving skills, and willingness to travel. This contract role offers on-site work with occasional weekends and extended project timelines.

Qualifications

• Must have strong driving record and 40% travel.
• Experience with autonomous vehicle technologies (ACC, Lane Keep Assist, Active Safety, Parking features).
• Comfortable working in Linux, Unix, or QNX environments.
• Basic scripting and troubleshooting skills.
• Detail-oriented communicator who can provide clear feedback to engineering teams.
• Drive test track experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate NVIDIA's autonomous test vehicles on road and track.
• Perform vehicle inspections and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot OS issues and document results.
• Collaborate with engineers to validate AV systems and improve performance.
• Provide concise written and oral feedback to Drive Ops and engineering teams.

Skills

Driving

AV testing

Linux

Scripting

Detail-oriented

Travel

Job description

NVIDIA seeks an Autonomous Vehicle Test Expert to hands-on test self-driving tech. You will operate autonomous test vehicles, perform inspections/calibrations, run real-world and track testing, troubleshoot Linux-based systems, and document results while collaborating with engineers to validate AV performance.

Ideal candidates have AV testing exposure, strong driving skills, and willingness to travel. This contract role offers on-site work with occasional weekends and extended project timelines.