Perception V&V Engineer — Field Robotics

Medium; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Medium is hiring a Software Engineer, Verification and Validation (V&V) in Irvine, California, to ensure the reliability of robotic perception software. The role entails collaborating with various teams, defining validation strategies, executing tests, and analyzing performance across different conditions. Applicants should have a degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience with robotic sensors. The salary ranges from $135,000 to $190,000 annually, based on experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in verification, validation, systems test, or perception evaluation.
• Experience working with robotic sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, GPS, and IMUs.
• Strong understanding of perception system behavior and common failure modes.

Responsibilities

• Validate perception software to ensure it meets system requirements.
• Define validation strategies and create V&V plans for perception systems.
• Analyze failures and perform structured root-cause analysis.

Skills

Verification and Validation

Robotic sensors

Cross-functional communication

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

LiDAR

Cameras

GPS

IMUs

Job description

Medium is hiring a Software Engineer, Verification and Validation (V&V) in Irvine, California, to ensure the reliability of robotic perception software. The role entails collaborating with various teams, defining validation strategies, executing tests, and analyzing performance across different conditions. Applicants should have a degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience with robotic sensors. The salary ranges from $135,000 to $190,000 annually, based on experience and market conditions.