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QA Engineer – AV Behavior Simulation Testing

As a QA Engineer in Simulation Testing, you'll design, execute, and analyze virtual test scenarios for autonomous driving software. You will collaborate with various teams to improve testing processes and deliver actionable reports.

Austin, Texas, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Avride?

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] [[email protected]].

Which skills does this role require?

Software TestingAnalytical AbilitiesStructured ThinkingContinuous ImprovementTask PlanningTraffic RulesDriving RegulationsData CollectionTest Scenario DevelopmentDefect DocumentationTest ReportingSafety MetricsQuality AssuranceSimulation TestingAutonomous DrivingVirtual ScenariosMotion PlanningPredictionPerceptionControlTesting ProcessesDatasetsDefect AnalysisTesting ReportsPerformance MetricsCross-Functional CollaborationTraffic Regulations

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