Staff Engineer, System Test

The job overview for the role of Staff Engineer, System Test at Cavnue is to develop and execute system testing to verify and validate the performance of Cavnue's solutions on automated vehicle (AV) performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in building and executing test plans using simulation, proving grounds, and public roads, and analyzing results against requirements and performance frameworks. They will also be responsible for championing performance insights, metrics reporting, and data-driven decision making to support the development of physical and digital infrastructure. The role will involve collaborating with multiple teams and optimizing test efficiencies and processes.

• Design and create test strategies and plans based on product and technical roadmap and requirements
• Collaborate with multiple teams (Product, Engineering, Programs, Safety) to develop test strategies
• Create requirements based on testing results, FMEAs, and discovered issues
• Determine the best test modalities in coordination with Safety and Systems teams
• Manage test facilities and internal and external teams to execute tests
• Create dashboards and reports to visualize system and AV performance
• Communicate insights and contribute to operating reviews and team presentations
• Optimize test efficiencies and processes
• Utilize software engineering concepts such as source control, build processes, and regression testing
• Use statistics and large data sets to analyze test results and draw conclusions
• Use scripting languages such as Python
• Troubleshoot, debug, and solve problems
• Meet tight schedules and work in fast-paced environments
• Communicate effectively and possess strong organizational and leadership skills
• Domestic travel required, up to once a month
• Early-stage start-up experience is a plus

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of combined experience in system testing and performance analytics in complex systems such as robotics, automotive, medical devices or equivalent knowledge and work experience
• 2+ years of experience in the field of Autonomous Technology such as Self-Driving Vehicles or ADAS is preferred
• Expertise in building test strategies and plans that coordinate among multiple test modalities and environments
• Experience with software engineering concepts such as source control, build processes, regression testing utilizing issue tracking and configuration management tools (e.g: Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Git)
• Experience using statistics and large data sets to analyze test results and draw conclusions
• Experience with using scripting languages such as Python
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, creative, and proactive to meet tight schedules and work in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Domestic travel required, up to once a month
• Early-stage start-up experience is a plus

• Remote friendly and flexible work environment
• Company 401K match
• Parental, childbirth, and adoption leave
• Wellness perks including access to on-demand primary care, virtual health appointments, and online mental health therapy
• Home office reimbursement policy
• Generous PTO policy, including paid year-end holiday shut down
• Learning and development opportunities
• Top of the line equipment for our team members!