Salary Range: 191000 to 287000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

In this role, you will:

• Help develop and operationalize the overall test strategy for self-driving vehicle systems, including hardware and software components.
• Help create a test machine with transparency, traceability, and documentation in place across the company. 
• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of automated test processes, focusing on efficiency and scalability.
• Help create a test asset strategy to ensure the availability, deployment, and performance of testing resources.
• Implement early test escape detection systems to identify and address issues before they reach production.
• Drive diagnostic testing processes for both hardware and software, ensuring all systems function as intended in real-world environments.
• Manage hardware/software validation processes, ensuring thorough testing of integrated systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of testing efforts with product development timelines.
• Mentor and manage a team of test engineers, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear and actionable reporting on testing outcomes, highlighting risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in autonomous vehicle testing and validation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of proven experience in designing and managing test strategies for complex hardware/software systems.
• Extensive experience with test automation frameworks and tools, with a strong focus on scaling testing efforts.
• Deep knowledge of hardware and software diagnostics, validation, and early test escape detection methodologies.
• Strong leadership and operational management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in managing test assets, including resource planning and deployment.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks in testing processes.
• Strong design or architecture experience is a plus. 
• Experience in the automotive industry or autonomous vehicles is a plus.