Quality Assurance Engineer – AV Behavior Simulation Testing

NGV Talent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

FSA

Disability and life insurance

401(k)

Generous PTO

Lunch subsidies

Job summary

NGV Talent in Austin, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for AV behavior simulation testing. You will design and execute virtual test scenarios to validate autonomous driving software and collaborate with Motion Planning, Prediction, Perception, and Control teams.

This role emphasizes offline testing for reliability and safety before real-world deployment, with a focus on data-driven testing, comprehensive defect reporting, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software testing experience.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking.
• Proactive, inquisitive mindset with a drive for improvement.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks under varying workloads.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement structured testing plans for new features and fixes.
• Develop detailed checklists and testing scenarios.
• Collect and organize datasets for thorough testing.
• Analyze test outcomes and document defects clearly.
• Create reports on test findings and safety metrics.
• Design metrics for evaluating AV performance and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage.

Skills

Software testing

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Task prioritization

Traffic rules knowledge

Tools

Python

Testing frameworks

Job description

Job Title:Quality Assurance Engineer - AV Behavior Simulation Testing
Location:Austin, TX
Salary Range:$100,000 - $130,000 Per Year
Job Type:Direct Hire
Sponsorship:Yes, Company provides visa sponsorship

Job Overview

A leading autonomous mobility company seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer for AV behavior simulation testing. You will design and execute virtual test scenarios to validate autonomous driving software, collaborating with Motion Planning, Prediction, Perception, and Control teams. This role ensures reliability and safety through comprehensive offline testing before real-world deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement structured testing plans for new features and bug fixes.

• Develop detailed checklists and testing scenarios.

• Collect and organize datasets for thorough testing.

• Analyze test outcomes and document defects clearly.

• Create reports on test findings and safety metrics.

• Design metrics for evaluating AV performance and safety.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage and effectiveness.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software testing.

• Strong analytical abilities and structured thinking.

• Proactive, inquisitive mindset with drive for continuous improvement and product understanding.

• Excellent ability to plan and prioritize tasks under varying workloads.

• Good understanding of traffic rules and driving regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous vehicle testing.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language like Python.

• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics or sensor technology such as LiDAR, Radar, or Cameras.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employer-covered disability and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Generous PTO

• Covered lunches and more