Quality Assurance Engineer – AV Behavior Simulation Testing

Reposted Yesterday
Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Robotics
Let us do the driving
The Role
The QA Engineer will design and execute testing plans for autonomous driving software, analyze test scenarios, and document outcomes. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial for improving test processes and safety metrics.
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About the Team

Our Simulation Testing team ensures reliability and safety of autonomous driving systems through comprehensive virtual scenario testing. We collaborate closely with the Motion Planning, Prediction, Perception, and Control teams to build effective offline testing environments, reliable testing processes, and datasets. Our main goal is to detect and resolve issues as early and thoroughly as possible, prior to testing in real-world conditions.

About the Role

As a QA Engineer in Simulation Testing, you'll design, execute, and analyze virtual test scenarios, focusing on validation of autonomous driving software. You’ll work closely with development, analytics, and data labeling teams, prepare checklists and test scenarios, gather testing datasets, and deliver clear and actionable testing reports. Your analytical mindset and proactive approach to continuous improvement will be key to your success in this role.

What You'll Do
  • 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
What You'll Need
  • 3+ years of experience in software testing
  • Strong analytical abilities and structured thinking
  • Proactive, inquisitive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and deeper product understanding
  • Excellent ability to plan and prioritize tasks effectively under varying workloads
  • Good understanding of traffic rules and driving regulations
Nice to Have
  • Experience with autonomous vehicle testing
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python)
  • Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics or sensor technology (LiDAR, Radar, Cameras)

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.

Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email [email protected].

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in software testing
  • Strong analytical abilities and structured thinking
  • Excellent ability to plan and prioritize tasks
  • Good understanding of traffic rules and driving regulations
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
236 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Avride is a leading developer in the autonomous vehicle and delivery robot industry. Our dynamic team, composed of a few hundred engineers develops and operates autonomous cars and delivery robots across the globe, shaping the future of mobility and logistics. At Avride, we are committed to making the roads safer and more accessible for everyone. At the core of our philosophy is the belief in the transformative power of technology. Every product we develop, every test we conduct, and every service we launch is anchored in our vision of creating a safer and more sustainable world with help of cutting-edge technologies and breakthrough solutions

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