Remote Staff Validation Software Engineer, Systems Engineering

Description:

• Cruise is a self-driving service focused on building advanced self-driving vehicles to enhance urban mobility.
• The Staff Validation Software Engineer will work within the Autonomous Vehicle Systems Engineering team, acting as a technical liaison across various departments.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing offline software and tools for Autonomous Vehicle validation using Python and SQL.
• The role involves building data tools and visualizations to support decision-making regarding vehicle performance, safety, and testing confidence.
• The engineer will scale validation tooling and framework improvements to meet Systems Engineering goals in various markets.
• The position requires setting coding and data quality standards for risk and simulation testing tools.
• Continuous evolution of methods to improve the quality of testing signals for stakeholders is expected.
• The engineer will analyze Autonomous Vehicle data to validate systems engineering requirements and influence their development.
• Leading data analyses and safety analysis to inform teams on system function and performance is a key responsibility.
• The role includes developing methods to assess the impact of software changes on systems engineering requirements.
• The engineer will define requirements and establish tools for monitoring the quality of validation products.
• Leadership and guidance to junior team members while maintaining quality and efficiency standards is also part of the job.

Requirements:

• A BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have 10+ years of postgraduate experience in software engineering, data science, systems engineering, or related fields.
• Strong experience in writing Python and SQL code is essential, with bonus points for knowledge in C++.
• The ability to understand complex technical systems and adapt to ambiguity is necessary.
• Candidates should be able to prioritize tasks while maintaining focus on completing technical work.
• Strong technical and non-technical communication skills are required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package is offered.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance are included.
• Subsidized mental health benefits are provided.
• Paid time off and holidays are part of the benefits.
• Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence are available.
• A 401(k) matching program is offered.
• Fertility benefits and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account are included.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options are available.
• A Perks Wallet program for additional benefits and perks is provided.
• A pre-tax commuter benefit plan is available for local employees.
• The CruiseFlex policy allows for location-flexible work arrangements.