Autonomous Vehicle Validation Enginee

Cognizant; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance (Long/Short-term)

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in the United States is seeking a System Test Engineer for Automotive Systems, with hands-on Python and SQL scripting. The role requires testing of autonomous features and simulation workflows, plus familiarity with Waymo-like domains.

You will conduct system tests, triage defects, and document results with clear, repeatable reports. US driving experience helps validate real-world test scenarios and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on Python and SQL experience.
• Experience with automotive system testing and simulations.
• US driving experience to enhance tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system tests and triage defects per industry best practices.
• Perform Python/SQL based test automation and data analysis.
• Review simulation results and triage failures with documentation.
• Create test descriptions and diagrams for requirement tests.
• Query dashboards to reflect latest releases and ensure data accuracy.
• Improve workflows through automation to boost efficiency.

Skills

Python

SQL

Waymo experience

Automotive testing

Job description

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Job Summary

System Test Engineering Automotive System Engineering with working knowledge of Scripting language like python and SQL

Responsibilities

• Working Knowledge of Python and SQL At least 2 years
• Prior Experience working on Waymo/Similar auto domain.
• System Testing and Defect Triaging ensuring that our processes are aligned with the best practices in the industry.
• US driving experience to enhance the effectiveness of the tests.
• Software simulation tests that adhere to Autonomous Vehicle and established best practices parameters and criteria based on our business expertise
• Conducting triage on failing simulations reviewing and reporting relevant failures and documenting them in a complete accurate and programmatic report.
• Creating detailed test descriptions and diagrams for tests of requirements that adhere to best practices and parameters
• Utilize In-house tools to review simulation results effectively. Properly triaging failures and documenting exceptions for failing tests to convey why particular failing tests are acceptable.
• Queries for existing dashboards to reflect the latest release ensuring that our data is up-to-date and accurate.
• Continuously working on improving workflows through automation to enhance efficiency and productivity

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $104K - $118 K depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Application accepted till 10/25/2026