Software Engineer, Verification and Validation (Perception)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

3+ years of experience in verification, validation, systems test, or perception evaluation for robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, or similar domains.

Experience working with robotic sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, GPS, and IMUs.

Strong understanding of perception system behavior, sensor limitations, and common failure modes.

Experience developing test plans, validation procedures, performance metrics, and structured test reports.

Experience analyzing logs, datasets, and field results to debug issues and perform root-cause analysis.

Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with development teams while representing an independent V&V function.

Experience validating perception systems for autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, drones, industrial robots, or defense robotics platforms.

Familiarity with perception workflows such as detection, tracking, localization, mapping, or sensor fusion.

Experience with simulation, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and replay-based validation.

Experience with sensor calibration, synchronization, time alignment, and sensor health monitoring.

Experience building automated regression tools or validation infrastructure.

Familiarity with annotated datasets, ground-truth generation, and scenario-based test design.

Knowledge of structured verification processes, requirements traceability, and safety-oriented development practices.