Autonomy Verification Engineer

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive health insurance

401k retirement benefits

Learning and wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a V&V Test Engineer to evaluate the performance of autonomy modules for L4 trucking systems. This role includes the development of validation strategies, building datasets, and collaborating with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in ADAS or autonomous driving and relevant degrees. Compensation includes a competitive salary ranging from $126,000 to $147,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ADAS or autonomous driving.
• Mastery of strong collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards like ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

• Develop the validation strategy for autonomy modules for L4 trucking.
• Build datasets from simulations and real-world data.
• Work with systems engineering on validation test plans.

Skills

ADAS experience

Robotics knowledge

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Education

MS/BS degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Simulation tools

Scripting tools

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a V&V Test engineer with a background in autonomy, autonomous driving and/or ADAS. This engineer will work on performance evaluation of autonomy at the system and module level. This engineer will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of this project towards measuring autonomy features and autonomous driving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the system validation strategy for one or more autonomy modules (perception, planning, prediction, localization) for L4 trucking
• Build comprehensive and diverse datasets from simulations and real world data
• Work closely with systems engineering teams on validation test plans to ensure completeness and coverage across ODD and behavior
• Develop statistical and machine learning models to analyze historical and simulation data for safety performance evaluation.
• Identify, develop and measure performance metrics and report on performance evaluation
• Identify, build and deploy frameworks/pipelines to enable metric generation and evaluation
• Support generation of the safety case and release recommendation reports

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ADAS or Autonomous driving
• MS/BS degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or equivalent required
• Experience with ADAS, autonomous systems and robotics
• Knowledge of existing standards and regulations relevant in the automotive industry, esp. ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL4600
• Knowledge of architectural design of ADAS/AV systems
• Experience with scripting and simulation tools
• Mastery of strong collaboration with other teams, customers, and companies to ensure high quality deliverables

Nice to Have

• Prior work in either autonomous vehicles or ADAS or aerospace
• Project management and leadership experience in the AV industry
• Experience in the AV and robotics field
• Fluency in C++ and/or Python

Compensation

Compensation 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.

Base salary range for this full-time position: $126,000 - $147,000 USD annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. As applicable, we 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). 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. 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.