Data Quality Specialist

Decisive Point; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a Data Quality Specialist to ensure the integrity of autonomous vehicle data from test drives. You will develop automation for data verification, identify data anomalies, and support labeling for model training.

Collaboration with engineering teams helps refine data collection methods and quality standards. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in data analysis or QA, familiarity with annotation tools, and experience with LiDAR/radar/camera data.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in data analysis, quality assurance, or related technical field.
• Familiarity with data annotation tools and workflows.
• Experience with data validation techniques and quality control processes for AV domain.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Experience with sensor data (LiDAR, radar, camera) from autonomous vehicles.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate data collected from test drives to ensure completeness, accuracy, and relevance.
• Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline data verification processes.
• Identify anomalies, inconsistencies, and quality issues in collected datasets.
• Assist with data annotation and labeling to support machine learning model training.
• Document quality standards and create comprehensive reports on data quality metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve data collection methodologies.
• Support the continuous improvement of data verification workflows.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Data validation

Attention to detail

Sensor data handling

Communication

Tools

Python

Linux

Jira

Confluence

Google Workspace

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

As a Data Quality Specialist you will be a critical component of our autonomous vehicle data pipeline. You will ensure the integrity and quality of data collected from our test vehicles, which is essential for training and improving our self-driving systems. Your meticulous review and verification processes will help maintain high data standards and facilitate the development of more accurate and reliable autonomous driving algorithms.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Review and validate data collected from test drives to ensure completeness, accuracy, and relevance
• Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline data verification processes
• Identify anomalies, inconsistencies, and quality issues in collected datasets
• Assist with data annotation and labeling to support machine learning model training
• Document quality standards and create comprehensive reports on data quality metrics
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve data collection methodologies
• Support the continuous improvement of data verification workflows

We're looking for someone who has:

• 2+ years experience in data analysis, quality assurance, or related technical field
• Familiarity with data annotation tools and workflows
• Experience with data validation techniques and quality control processes for AV domain
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Experience with sensor data (LiDAR, radar, camera) from autonomous vehicles
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with data visualization tools
• Prior experience in autonomous vehicle or automotive industries
• Programming skills in Python or similar languages for automation script development
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with software tools/services like Slack, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience with Google Workspace

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you!