CareerPlan

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Foster City, CAFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior SDET leading the design and maintenance of large-scale hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) tests, CI pipelines, and safety validation for autonomous robotaxi software.

Role type

Senior IC Software Development Engineer in Test (Release Management)

Builds

Scalable automation frameworks, high-fidelity testing environments, and safety validation tools for autonomous mobility systems

Domain

Autonomous vehicles / Robotics / Safety-critical systems

Required skills

Python, CI/CD pipeline architecture, HIL/SIL testing methodologies, root cause analysis, log mining, Linux internals, networking protocols, test automation framework design, safety requirements analysis

Preferred skills

C++, Pytest customization, autonomous systems validation, Generative AI/ML for code, real-time communication protocols (DDS, I2C, SPI, CAN, GMSL2)

Technologies

Python, C++, Grafana, SQL, Bamboo, Buildkite, Jenkins, Linux, DDS, I2C, SPI, CAN, GMSL2

Responsibilities

Lead design and maintenance of large-scale event-driven SIL/HIL tests and testing frameworks; Architect and manage end-to-end continuous integration (CI) pipelines; Perform gap analyses between safety requirements and technical test implementations; Lead root cause analysis for complex system-level failures; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small group of engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC