Senior SDET - Autonomous Systems Verification & Validation

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading autonomous vehicle company in California is seeking a highly motivated V&V Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join its team. This role involves owning the end-to-end validation strategy for critical safety systems, architecting automated testing frameworks, and developing advanced software tools. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in relevant fields and possess strong skills in Python, HIL/SIL methodologies, and Linux internals. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in relevant fields with ownership of 3+ complex projects.
• Strong technical background necessary for coding-intensive role.
• Experience with real-time fault injection.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of large-scale testing frameworks.
• Architect and manage CI pipelines for automation.
• Perform gap analyses of safety requirements and implementations.

Skills

Good technical communication skills

Experience delivering complex projects in Python

Deep understanding of HIL and SIL methodologies

Ownership of automated testing pipelines

Practical knowledge of Linux internals

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or relevant technical field

Tools

Bamboo

Jenkins

SQL

PySpark

Looker

Databricks

Job description

A leading autonomous vehicle company in California is seeking a highly motivated V&V Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join its team. This role involves owning the end-to-end validation strategy for critical safety systems, architecting automated testing frameworks, and developing advanced software tools. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in relevant fields and possess strong skills in Python, HIL/SIL methodologies, and Linux internals. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.