Autonomy System Validation Engineer - Autonomous Driving

About Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the AI-powered ADAS/AD toolchain, vehicle platform, and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market, build high-quality systems, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.About the roleWe are looking for an autonomy system validation engineer focused on on-road Autonomy with a background in ADAS, and/or autonomous driving. This engineer will  work on system validation efforts for autonomy modules and support autonomy performance evaluation. This engineer will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of this project in the automotive industry space.At Applied Intuition, you will:Develop and execute the system validation strategy for one or more autonomy modules (perception, planning, prediction, localization) for L4 truckingBuild comprehensive test plans and specifications across testing modalities including simulation and real world testing Work closely with systems engineering teams on validation test plans to ensure completeness and coverage across ODD and behaviorDevelop and implement strategies for analyzing real world to measure performance and identify challenging and relevant events Identify, develop and measure performance metrics and report on performance evaluationIdentify, build and deploy frameworks/pipelines to enable metric generation and evaluationTrace identified metrics to the safety case treeSupport generation of the safety case and release recommendation reportsWe're looking for someone who has:5+ years of experience in ADAS or Autonomous driving MS/BS degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or equivalent requiredExperience with ADAS,  autonomous systems and roboticsKnowledge of existing standards and regulations relevant in the automotive industry, esp. ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL4600Knowledge of existing standards and regulations relevant in the automotive industryKnowledge of architectural design of ADAS/AV systems Experience with scripting and simulation toolsMastery of strong collaboration with other teams, customers, and companies to ensure high quality deliverablesNice to have:Prior work in either autonomous vehicles or ADAS or aerospaceProject management and leadership experience in the AV industry Experience in the AV and robotics fieldsCompensation at Applied Intuition 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.Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $118,000 - $220,000 USD annually. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company's premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they 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) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. 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