QA Engineer

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, is hiring QA engineers to ensure the success of cutting‑edge autonomy solutions. Our in‑office team values ownership, collaboration, and thoughtful testing within a dynamic culture.

You will create test scripts to automate testing, build detailed test programs for AV software, and analyze results to drive fixes and improvements. A BS in a relevant field and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Physics, Mathematics, or similar engineering field.
• General knowledge of software testing.
• Good communication and organizational skills and the ability to be proactive.
• High level of professionalism to nurture an ego‑free culture.

Responsibilities

• Create test scripts to automate testing and streamline verification across products.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and engineering managers to build test programs for AV software development.
• Conduct and analyze test results and ensure performance of feature releases and updates.
• Triage autonomy results, identify issues across software and vehicle hardware, and drive fixes.
• Own the sign‑off of test results, analysis, and reports for ongoing improvements of testing requirements.

Skills

Software testing

Communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Education

BS in Computer Science/Software/EE/Physics/Math

Job description

About Applied Intuition

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 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.

About the role

(We are hiring for all levels of experience.) We are looking for bright QA engineers interested in ensuring the success of cutting‑edge solutions to difficult problems in the autonomy space. Our QA engineers work across our suite of products, tackling difficult full‑stack problems as the last line of defense. At Applied, we encourage all engineers to take ownership over technical and product decisions, closely interact with users to collect feedback, and contribute to a thoughtful, dynamic team culture. You will be joining a small, dynamic team. We are looking for generalists and problem solvers, not people who expect the same work day to day.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Create test scripts to automate the testing process and streamline overall design and performance verification testing

• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and engineering managers to build detailed test programs for our products that push the frontier of AV software development

• Conduct and analyze test results and be responsible for critical performance of feature releases and updates

• Triage autonomy results, identify issues across autonomy software and vehicle hardware, and drive fixes across the team

• Own the sign‑off of test results, analysis, and reports for ongoing improvements of testing requirements

We're looking for someone who has:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Physics, Mathematics, or similar engineering field

• General knowledge on software testing

• Good communication and organizational skills and the ability to be proactive

• High level of professionalism to nurture an ego‑free culture

Nice to have:

• Prior experience with either AV simulation or vehicle simulation

• Hands‑on experience testing, troubleshooting, or debugging complex software systems

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. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the location listed is: $100,000 - $170,000 USD annually.

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 their 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.