Simulation QA Engineer — Autonomous Driving

Avride; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avride in Austin, Texas is seeking a QA Engineer in Simulation Testing to design, execute, and analyze virtual scenarios validating autonomous driving software. You’ll work with development, analytics, and data labeling teams, prepare checklists and test scenarios, gather testing datasets, and deliver clear testing reports and safety metrics.

You will apply your analytical mindset and proactive approach to continuous improvement to drive reliable offline testing and contribute to safer

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software testing.
• Strong analytical abilities and structured thinking.
• Proactive, inquisitive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent ability to plan and prioritize tasks under varying workloads.
• Good understanding of traffic rules and driving regulations.

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.

Skills

Software testing

Analytical thinking

Test planning

Task prioritization

Python

Tools

Python

Job description

Avride in Austin, Texas is seeking a QA Engineer in Simulation Testing to design, execute, and analyze virtual scenarios validating autonomous driving software. You’ll work with development, analytics, and data labeling teams, prepare checklists and test scenarios, gather testing datasets, and deliver clear testing reports and safety metrics.

You will apply your analytical mindset and proactive approach to continuous improvement to drive reliable offline testing and contribute to safer