# V&V Test Engineer

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** QA Engineering
**Salary:** $126k – $147k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Python, C++, Simulation Tools, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Iso 26262, Iso 21448, Ul4600, ROS, Autonomous Driving
**Posted:** 2026-04-21

> Develops and executes validation strategies for L4 trucking autonomy modules including perception, planning, and prediction. Builds datasets, statistical/ML models, metrics, and pipelines to evaluate safety performance. Requires 3+ years in ADAS/autonomous driving and BS/MS in relevant field.

## Job Description

## 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

## Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in ADAS or Autonomous driving
- MS/BS degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or equivalent
- 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
- Base salary range: **$126,000 - $147,000 USD** annually
- Equity, comprehensive health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning/wellness stipends, paid time off

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