Senior Manager, Hardware Verification

We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love.

We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.

In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work.

Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us.

Cruise is leading the future of transportation creating the first driverless ride hail service. A vast array of hi-tech components power the Cruise autonomous vehicle, but nothing is more crucial than the compute module. This state-of-the-art module acts as the heart and brains of the vehicle and provides the computing and networking needs for the operation of the AV. As part of the team developing the next-generation compute module, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with the latest technology and contribute to the future of transportation.

We are looking for an individual to lead the team of outstanding engineers that are building Cruise’s cutting-edge hardware. As a Verification Manager on this team, you will play a pivotal role in the development and testing of the compute module, ensuring robustness of the design and function through a broad range of conditions and environments. You will be involved from inception, planning, and design, all the way to mass production, working to ensure that the product meets the stringent safety, security, and reliability requirements for autonomous vehicles.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Manage team of engineers and oversee the execution of hardware validation and performance testing ensuring program success.
2. Work closely with cross-functional teams (Design, Thermal, Mechanical, Software, Safety) to translate product needs into clear technical scopes and test requirements for your teams. Improving engineering productivity through testing strategy and execution, automation, and enabling processes, and collaboration and coordination.
3. Lead hardware validation and performance characterization by developing and executing comprehensive test plans. Track validation progress, present data, and represent status at design reviews.
4. Plan and budget lab equipment needs to ensure we have the capability to measure and debug systems, boards, interfaces, and components.
5. Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and root cause issues found to closure. Report findings to improve hardware design and testing processes.
6. Work with internal SW teams to develop tools to test SoC, memory, and subsystem electrical performance.
7. Work with Tier1/OEM/Suppliers to ensure they maintain the highest standards and meet deliverables.

You should apply for this role if you have the following qualifications:

1. BS in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
2. 15+ years of experience working on complex compute hardware system development across entire product life cycles.
3. 5+ years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., technical leadership or people management, supervision, or team leadership).
4. Strong knowledge in EE fundamentals, power & signal integrity, and analog/digital circuits.
5. Experience across several electrical engineering domains, including: SoC, memory, high-speed interfaces, and power.
6. Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscope, signal generator, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzers, VNA’s, and thermal/heat chambers.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and engage engineers and executives.
8. Automotive industry experience, particularly in ASIL B/D Validation.
9. Experience in GMW, USCAR standards.
10. Experience in Reliability, HALT, and other relevant test processes.

The salary range for this position is $180,300 - $265,100. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.

Why Cruise?

Our benefits are here to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• 401(k) Cruise matching program.
• Medical / dental / vision, AD+D, and Life.
• Flexible vacation and company paid holidays.
• Healthy meals and snacks available for non-remote employees.
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care, and medical leave.
• Fertility Benefits.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Plan for non-remote employees.
• CruiseFlex, a working policy for US-Based Cruisers, lets you and your manager find the working style that’s best for you, whether it’s primarily in-person, primarily at home, or a combination of home and in-office time.

Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.

• GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.
• We have our own governance, board of directors, equity, and investors. Our independence allows us to not just work on the edge of technology, but also define it.
• You won’t just own your work here, you’ll have the potential to own equity in Cruise, too. We are competing in a market that is projected to grow exponentially, which gives our company valuation room to grow. We offer a new kind of equity program called Recurring Liquidity Opportunity (RLO), which combines IPO-like liquidity with the stability of remaining private.

We’re Safety Conscious

• We integrate #staysafe, our top priority at Cruise, into our everyday work. Through our Safety Management System, every Cruiser is asked to do their part by reporting any potential issues or hazards they observe and making continuous improvements. You’ll be able to contribute to safety at Cruise, no matter your job function or title.

Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives.

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