{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a3a05b980a0d5be52de5988d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a3a05b980a0d5be52de5988d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a3a05b980a0d5be52de5988d","title":"Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer - HIL, Simulation & Autonomy Validation","description":"About the role\nThe Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer is responsible for validating autonomous driving software using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), simulation environments, replay frameworks, map validation platforms, and internal testing tools. This role focuses on verifying software quality, system performance, and release readiness prior to vehicle deployment.\n\nThe ideal candidate will work closely with autonomy, mapping, infrastructure, and tool development teams to execute validation plans, analyze results, identify issues, and provide data‑driven recommendations for software releases.\n\nThis role is onsite 5 days a week at our Mountain View, CA or Fort Worth, TX office!\n\nWhat you'll do\nVerification & Validation\n\nDevelop and execute test plans for autonomy software, vehicle systems, and new feature releases.\n\nPerform functional, integration, regression, and release validation testing.\n\nVerify system behavior across perception, localization, planning, controls, and mapping functions.\n\nSupport requirements‑based verification and release sign‑off activities.\n\nHIL & Simulation Testing\n\nExecute validation activities using HIL, SIL, simulation, replay, and scenario‑based testing environments.\n\nCollaborate with tool owners and infrastructure teams to understand and effectively utilize validation platforms.\n\nDevelop and maintain test scenarios within existing validation frameworks.\n\nEvaluate autonomy performance across nominal, edge‑case, and safety‑critical scenarios.\n\nSupport automation and continuous validation efforts where applicable.\n\nMap & Route Validation\n\nValidate map releases, route configurations, lane connectivity, speed zones, stop controls, and operational routes.\n\nVerify map fixes and updates before deployment.\n\nInvestigate map‑related issues impacting autonomy performance and operational behavior.\n\nWork with mapping teams to ensure map quality and deployment readiness.\n\nData Analysis & Issue Investigation\n\nAnalyze vehicle logs, replay results, simulation outputs, and validation data.\n\nInvestigate software defects, autonomy performance issues, disengagements, and unexpected vehicle behaviors.\n\nPerform root cause analysis and provide detailed findings to engineering teams.\n\nValidate software fixes through targeted testing and regression assessments.\n\nTrack validation metrics and support release readiness decisions using data‑driven analysis.\n\nCross‑Functional Collaboration\n\nPartner with Autonomy, Mapping, Systems, Safety, Software, and Infrastructure teams.\n\nParticipate in feature reviews, release reviews, and validation planning activities.\n\nCommunicate validation findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.\n\nSupport continuous improvement of validation methodologies and testing processes.\n\nDocumentation & Reporting\n\nCreate and maintain test plans, test procedures, validation reports, and release summaries.\n\nDocument issues, test results, and verification evidence.\n\nSupport release sign‑off activities through comprehensive validation reporting.\n\nMaintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results.\n\nWhat we're looking for\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nExperience in Verification & Validation, ADAS, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or automotive systems.\n\nUnderstanding of HIL, simulation, replay, or system‑level testing methodologies.\n\nExperience executing structured test plans and analyzing results.\n\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with autonomous vehicle software validation.\n\nExperience with HIL, simulation, replay, and map validation tools.\n\nFamiliarity with vehicle sensors, autonomy software, and fleet operations.\n\nExperience with log analysis, Python, SQL, Grafana, Foxglove, or similar data analysis tools.\n\nExperience working with cross‑functional engineering teams.\n\nSalary Range - 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This role focuses on verifying software quality, system performance, and release readiness prior to vehicle deployment.\n\nThe ideal candidate will work closely with autonomy, mapping, infrastructure, and tool development teams to execute validation plans, analyze results, identify issues, and provide data‑driven recommendations for software releases.\n\nThis role is onsite 5 days a week at our Mountain View, CA or Fort Worth, TX office!\n\nWhat you'll do\nVerification & Validation\n\nDevelop and execute test plans for autonomy software, vehicle systems, and new feature releases.\n\nPerform functional, integration, regression, and release validation testing.\n\nVerify system behavior across perception, localization, planning, controls, and mapping functions.\n\nSupport requirements‑based verification and release sign‑off activities.\n\nHIL & Simulation Testing\n\nExecute validation activities using HIL, SIL, simulation, replay, and scenario‑based testing environments.\n\nCollaborate with tool owners and infrastructure teams to understand and effectively utilize validation platforms.\n\nDevelop and maintain test scenarios within existing validation frameworks.\n\nEvaluate autonomy performance across nominal, edge‑case, and safety‑critical scenarios.\n\nSupport automation and continuous validation efforts where applicable.\n\nMap & Route Validation\n\nValidate map releases, route configurations, lane connectivity, speed zones, stop controls, and operational routes.\n\nVerify map fixes and updates before deployment.\n\nInvestigate map‑related issues impacting autonomy performance and operational behavior.\n\nWork with mapping teams to ensure map quality and deployment readiness.\n\nData Analysis & Issue Investigation\n\nAnalyze vehicle logs, replay results, simulation outputs, and validation data.\n\nInvestigate software defects, autonomy performance issues, disengagements, and unexpected vehicle behaviors.\n\nPerform root cause analysis and provide detailed findings to engineering teams.\n\nValidate software fixes through targeted testing and regression assessments.\n\nTrack validation metrics and support release readiness decisions using data‑driven analysis.\n\nCross‑Functional Collaboration\n\nPartner with Autonomy, Mapping, Systems, Safety, Software, and Infrastructure teams.\n\nParticipate in feature reviews, release reviews, and validation planning activities.\n\nCommunicate validation findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.\n\nSupport continuous improvement of validation methodologies and testing processes.\n\nDocumentation & Reporting\n\nCreate and maintain test plans, test procedures, validation reports, and release summaries.\n\nDocument issues, test results, and verification evidence.\n\nSupport release sign‑off activities through comprehensive validation reporting.\n\nMaintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results.\n\nWhat we're looking for\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nExperience in Verification & Validation, ADAS, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or automotive systems.\n\nUnderstanding of HIL, simulation, replay, or system‑level testing methodologies.\n\nExperience executing structured test plans and analyzing results.\n\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with autonomous vehicle software validation.\n\nExperience with HIL, simulation, replay, and map validation tools.\n\nFamiliarity with vehicle sensors, autonomy software, and fleet operations.\n\nExperience with log analysis, Python, SQL, Grafana, Foxglove, or similar data analysis tools.\n\nExperience working with cross‑functional engineering teams.\n\nSalary Range - $160,000- $220,000\n\nWe do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-24T03:23:55.762Z","dateModified":"2026-06-24T03:23:55.762Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Booster","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Mountain View","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a3a05b980a0d5be52de5988d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a3a05b980a0d5be52de5988d"}}