Autonomous Vehicle Validation Engineer

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

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.