Senior Test & Validation Engineer

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been focused on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver underpins our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is versatile enough to be integrated into various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, alongside tens of billions of miles simulated across over 15 U.S. states, Waymo is setting new benchmarks in safe and efficient transportation.Our Compute Team plays a pivotal role in this mission, developing the computing platform that operates the software stack for fully autonomous vehicles. We design high-performance custom silicon, advanced compute architectures aimed at optimizing performance, power efficiency, and latency, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our hardware and software are optimized for peak performance. We are seeking inquisitive and skilled professionals to join our multidisciplinary team, working on one of the highest-performing automotive compute platforms globally.This position follows a hybrid work schedule, reporting to the EMC Lead.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has tirelessly worked to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—with a goal to enhance mobility access while preventing countless traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver facilitates our fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be adapted for various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips accomplished, our technology has autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and an impressive amount in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.Our Systems Engineering team is dedicated to innovatively integrating software and hardware systems. We establish rigorous performance standards that guarantee the seamless operation of our vehicles and ensure passenger safety. We are seeking passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering impactful results.This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Systems Engineer Lead.

At Reliable Robotics, we are pioneering transformative safety-enhancing technologies in aviation that will save lives. Our innovative automated aviation systems are set to redefine air transportation, making it safer, more convenient, and fundamentally changing how goods—and eventually people—move across the globe. Our team is composed of mission-driven engineers with diverse backgrounds in aerospace, robotics, and self-driving vehicles, united in our goal to realize this future.As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within our Hardware Test team. This small yet highly skilled team is dedicated to ensuring that all hardware produced adheres to the stringent standards required for aviation. You will serve as a vital link among the design, production, and flight test teams, encountering a wide range of technical challenges.Your responsibilities will include architecting automated test stands designed to simulate extreme flight conditions, which are crucial for our qualification testing. You will be instrumental in diagnosing hardware failures, contributing valuable insights for redesign, and developing the software and hardware platforms essential for command, control, and data collection systems that meet rigorous aerospace standards. As a technical leader, you'll be part of a dynamic team eager for growth and learning.

Join Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Behavior Test Engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust test frameworks that ensure the safety and reliability of our self-driving technology.Your expertise will contribute to creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous driving. You will be responsible for enhancing the testing processes and ensuring our software meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Join our team as a proactive and detail-oriented Hardware Test Engineer, responsible for supporting the manufacturing and testing of cutting-edge products. In this hands-on role, you will be involved in the setup, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware components, extending to the subsystem level. This position requires robust electronics knowledge and the flexibility to work in various settings, including labs, testing facilities, and field locations.

About EarnInAt EarnIn, we are proud to be frontrunners in earned wage access, dedicated to creating innovative products that provide real-time financial flexibility for individuals navigating the challenges of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members can access their earnings as they earn them, with the freedom to spend, save, and grow their money without incurring mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.Backed by a highly experienced leadership team and supported by prestigious funding partners such as A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, and Ribbit Capital, we are on a rapid growth trajectory and eager to welcome world-class talent to help us shape the next chapter of our journey.POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly proficient Senior Software Quality Engineer (SDET) to spearhead our comprehensive quality engineering initiatives across mobile, web, backend, and data platforms. This pivotal role blends profound technical acumen with a progressive, AI-centric approach, fostering innovation, scalability, and reliability through advanced automation and intelligent testing strategies. As a senior team member, you will advocate for cutting-edge, AI-driven quality practices and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, automation-first thinking, and data-informed decision-making throughout the product development lifecycle. This position is hybrid, based in Mountain View (Headquarters), requiring in-office attendance twice a week. The competitive salary range for this full-time role is between $210,000 and $257,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. EarnIn offers exceptional benefits for our team members, including healthcare, internet/cell phone reimbursement, and a learning and development stipend.Quality Engineering & TestTake ownership of end-to-end quality across iOS and Android applications and their associated backend services, ensuring a high level of confidence in weekly (or more frequent) releases.Design and implement thorough test strategies encompassing:Native mobile applications (iOS & Android)Mobile-to-backend integrations (REST APIs, authentication flows, event-driven systems)Microservices and distributed systemsEssential web workflows that intersect with mobile journeysDevice, OS, browser, and network variabilityApp lifecycle events, offline behavior, retries, and edge cases...

At Reliable Robotics, we are pioneering safety-enhancing technology for the aviation industry with a mission to save lives. Our automated aviation systems are set to revolutionize air transportation, making it safer, more efficient, and fundamentally transformative for the movement of goods and people globally. Our team comprises dedicated engineers with rich expertise in aerospace, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, all striving to turn this vision into reality.In the role of Senior Electrical Test Engineer, you will join our avionics engineering team, where we are responsible for developing a wide range of computing, sensing, actuation, power, and communication systems integral to our automation framework. We seek a well-rounded expert to leverage their electrical engineering and software automation capabilities to create robust testing solutions for complex hardware within a safety-critical setting. This role presents a unique opportunity to evolve our basic testing operations into a high-functioning production-ready system.

About Us:Aeva is at the forefront of revolutionizing perception technology across various domains including autonomous driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, health, security, and much more. Our innovative approach integrates essential LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip within a compact module, enabling our 4D LiDAR sensors to not only ascertain 3D positions but also detect instant velocity. This capability empowers autonomous systems, such as vehicles and robots, to make safer and more intelligent decisions. Role Overview:We are on the lookout for a highly skilled Senior Manager to lead our Photonics and PCBA Test Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the design and implementation of advanced automated test stations utilized on Aeva’s manufacturing line, which encompasses silicon photonics and laser components, optical modules, and PCBAs. You will also spearhead the development of aligners critical to the production of Lidar optical modules. The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in optics/photonics and automation tailored for high-volume manufacturing environments.

Join Waymo as a Systems Test Engineer focusing on Pipeline and Test Health. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and reliability of our testing processes and systems.Your expertise will help us maintain the highest standards in our engineering practices, contributing to the development of self-driving technology. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Join Waymo, a pioneer in autonomous vehicle technology, as a Systems Test Engineer specializing in Commercialization Test Automation. In this role, you will be at the forefront of testing and enhancing our advanced systems, ensuring they meet high standards of performance and reliability.Your contributions will directly impact the future of transportation by supporting the development of self-driving technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and automate test cases, identifying any potential issues and implementing solutions.

Who We AreNuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomous vehicles accessible for everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is at the forefront of developing the world's most scalable driver, merging advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our signature technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to support an array of applications including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments behind us, we provide automakers and mobility platforms a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, contributing to a safer, more connected future.About the RoleIn the capacity of Senior Software Engineer focusing on Collision Avoidance Testing, you will collaborate with various teams, including onboard autonomy, evaluation infrastructure, data science, operations, and simulation, to assess the performance of our autonomous vehicles in collision avoidance situations. Your key responsibilities will include pinpointing gaps in on-road and simulation tests, crafting suitable tests to address these gaps, evaluating test results, and refining test designs. You will analyze outcomes, propose product enhancements, and communicate residual risks to both leadership and within the safety case framework.About the WorkDesign realistic scenarios to enhance collision avoidance and detection test coverage utilizing log replay simulations and synthetic reconstructions of third-party accidents.Create validation methodologies for testing Automated Emergency Braking functionalities through simulations and structured testing.Identify deficiencies in both simulation and public road testing, formulating structured test scenarios to bridge these gaps in compliance with standards from NHTSA or NCAP.Assist in developing models to quantify risks in scenarios with non-zero collision probabilities.Draft test and residual risk reports, offering strategic recommendations to enhance simulation realism and autonomy architecture.Support the safety assessment by identifying, documenting, and communicating claims related to collision avoidance and simulation realism.Effectively communicate across teams including onboard and offboard software engineers, test operations, and leadership to present risks and requirements clearly.

Join Waymo as a Senior Systems Test Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute test strategies that enhance our systems' performance and safety. Your expertise will contribute to the evolution of self-driving technology, making transportation safer and more efficient.

Join Anduril Industries as a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Manufacturing organization where you'll design and develop sophisticated systems and PCB assembly platforms for product testing. Your expertise in data acquisition and physical layer interfaces using FPGA, MCU, and commercial equipment will ensure our systems meet stringent testing standards, delivering the highest quality products to our customers. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary design team to manage requirements, create custom circuits, and develop complex assemblies and harnesses. Work alongside firmware engineers to facilitate board support packages for embedded Linux and establish MCU RTOS platforms. In this dynamic role, you’ll leverage your creativity to devise innovative solutions to complex testing challenges, continuously enhancing our automation methods, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics.

Join Aeva as a Senior Automotive Reliability & EMC Test Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance and reliability of our cutting-edge automotive technologies. You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test plans to assess the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and reliability of our products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and quality.Your expertise will be critical in identifying potential issues early in the development process, enabling our team to deliver exceptional products that meet the highest standards of safety and performance.

Who We AreGatik AI, Inc. is at the forefront of transforming middle-mile logistics through our cutting-edge autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution. We prioritize safety and reliability, ensuring consistent deliveries while effectively reducing traffic congestion. Our focus lies in short-haul B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers, exemplified by our groundbreaking launch in 2021 of the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service in collaboration with Walmart. Our Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are actively deployed in major markets including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, contributing significantly to innovation in freight transportation.Our proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is meticulously engineered to transport freight securely and efficiently between pickup and drop-off locations in the middle mile. Equipped to operate seamlessly in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ integrates advanced software and hardware, providing a comprehensive solution that enhances our customers' logistics operations.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Hardware Test and Validation Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing vehicle and hardware test plans aimed at ensuring reliability and durability, based on provided specifications. You will design test profiles, manage the execution of tests, collect and analyze data, and prepare comprehensive test reports that summarize your findings. Collaboration with both internal and external teams is essential to ensure that your testing aligns with project objectives and contributes valuable insights to the development process. You will conduct tests in-house as well as coordinate with external vendors for the validation of our advanced autonomous components and systems.This position requires you to be onsite five days a week at our Mountain View, CA office.

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is developing the world's most scalable autonomous driver, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. We license our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to enable a broad spectrum of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With a track record of successful self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future.About the TeamThe Systems Engineering team is tasked with defining requirements, architecture, and validating autonomous driving capabilities across various engineering disciplines. This encompasses the design of performance metrics, evaluation methodologies, and success criteria, which the team propagates cross-functionally through requirement definition and system validation. Our team operates at the nexus of hardware, software, and robotic operations, possessing a profound understanding of technologies across all three domains. We are a compact, high-impact team responsible for establishing the benchmarks necessary for successful autonomy deployment.About the RoleThe Senior Systems Test Engineer (STE) for Autonomy Behavior is pivotal in revolutionizing Nuro's Verification & Validation (V&V) ecosystem. You will spearhead the technical implementation, standardization, and automation of V&V processes. This role involves creating a cohesive, automated architecture for validation, designing and overseeing streamlined triage workflows, and perpetually enhancing the testing pipelines to enable informed, data-driven development in autonomy. Your contributions are critical in substantiating the system's safety by producing test results that bolster the Autonomy Safety Case.About the WorkThe STE role requires hands-on technical engagement to design, align, structure, and continually enhance automated test pipelines and workflows:Design and implement automated test pipelines and tools, ensuring seamless adoption and minimal friction for Systems Engineers.Drive standardization across all testing modalities by crafting, executing, and managing unified triage workflows across all workstreams.Establish an ongoing feedback loop to refine V&V processes, particularly by leading root cause analyses and identifying testing gaps with Systems Engineers.Transform identified system and pipeline gaps into actionable technical requests for partner teams (e.g., Data Platform, Simulation, Infrastructure).

Be Part of the Future of Home RoboticsAt sunday, we are pioneering the development of personal robots designed to free households from the burden of repetitive tasks. Our mission is to create universally accessible robots that allow families to reclaim their valuable time.Over the past 18 months, we have assembled a skilled team, secured funding, and validated our technology. As we embark on the next phase of our growth, we invite passionate individuals to apply their expertise at the cutting edge of robotics innovation. If you’re ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a Senior Reliability and Test Engineer who will play a crucial role in the development and validation of our next-generation home robots and data collection systems. This position will allow you to take early-stage prototypes and drive them into mass production. It’s a unique opportunity to tackle key challenges in robotics during the early phases of product development.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with product management and design engineering teams to:Identify potential high-risk failure modes early in the design process and partner with engineering teams to mitigate these risks.Create innovative reliability tests based on principles of failure physics and anticipated user behavior.Manage tasks related to Regulatory Compliance, including requirements research, pre-compliance validation, and certification activities.Design and construct essential test equipment along with detailed test specifications.Conduct hands-on reliability and validation testing while overseeing both internal test technicians and external supplier testing teams.Coordinate effectively with internal teams and vendor engineers to ensure timely test execution.Assist in failure analysis and provide recommendations for design improvements based on testing data and insights.QualificationsA minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware reliability test engineering or a related field.Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent).Exceptional attention to detail and superior communication skills, both written and verbal.Demonstrated experience in product certification processes and compliance.

Join Our Team!Are you driven by the desire to create engaging products that resonate with users and team members alike? At Otter.ai, we are on the lookout for a passionate Senior Automation Test Engineer to help us revolutionize communication through our AI-powered collaborative note-taking platform. As our product continues to gain traction, your expertise will be essential in shaping how individuals and teams interact, fostering enhanced collaboration and idea sharing. If you thrive in a dynamic, agile startup environment and are dedicated to delivering exceptional product experiences, we want to hear from you!Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop and oversee the web automation strategy, ensuring alignment with company-wide quality objectives and scalable solutions.Lead and mentor a team of Web Automation Engineers, promoting technical growth and collaboration.Design and maintain robust web automation frameworks using Playwright to achieve comprehensive test coverage.Implement efficient automation strategies to minimize manual testing and accelerate test execution.Provide technical direction and conduct code reviews to guarantee high-quality, maintainable automation code.Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to integrate automation early in the development lifecycle.Drive multiple automation initiatives within a fast-paced CI/CD environment, ensuring reliable test execution.Continuously assess and suggest innovative automation and AI-driven tools to enhance testing efficiency.Develop scripts and utilities to automate repetitive tasks, significantly improving test performance.Embrace innovation by integrating desktop automation (Electron apps) and visual testing into the automation strategy.

About UsAurora Innovation is dedicated to transforming the transportation landscape with safe and efficient self-driving technology.Discover the Aurora Driver which aims to revolutionize mobility and logistics, creating a safer and more accessible future for all.At Aurora, you will engage with complex challenges and collaborate with passionate, intelligent colleagues, enhancing your expertise in the field. For the latest updates, visit aurora.tech or connect with us on LinkedIn.Aurora seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us in building a transportation ecosystem that enhances road safety, improves logistics efficiency, and increases accessibility for everyone. We are currently looking for a Staff NPI Test Engineer.The primary mission of this role is to bolster manufacturing through testing and automation, ensuring the production of Aurora’s hardware aligns with our commitment to delivering self-driving technology swiftly and safely. A successful candidate will be data-oriented, adept at resolving complex issues, possess a robust engineering background with both software and hardware skills, and be capable of leading cross-functional initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Provide support and troubleshoot software tools utilized in manufacturing tests and provisioning.Collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to refine and enhance automated manufacturing testing processes.Manage and analyze data to monitor production test performance metrics, identify critical issues, and drive continuous improvement efforts with cross-functional teams.Offer technical test support to local manufacturing areas, locations, and customers as required.