Published: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:51:05 GMT
Position is available until filled
Position: Staff Validation Software Engineer, Systems Engineering
Company: Cruise
Location: [insert location here]
About the Company:
Cruise is a self-driving service that is revolutionizing transportation in cities around the world. We are dedicated to creating the safest, most advanced self-driving vehicles that will improve lives, transform cities, and provide freedom of movement for all.
At Cruise, we value diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our workplace and in our products. We are always looking for passionate individuals who want to make a positive impact in the world by joining our team and advancing the development of self-driving cars. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of whether they meet every requirement listed.
Job Description:
The Staff Validation Software Engineer will be a key member of our Systems Engineering team. This team serves as a technical liaison between various departments, including Product, Program, Legal, Engineering, and Testing, to ensure the successful development and launch of our self-driving vehicles. The Staff Validation Software Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing offline software and tools, building data visualizations, and analyzing data to validate systems engineering requirements and improve vehicle performance and safety.
Responsibilities:
– Use Python and SQL to design and implement software and tools for Autonomous Vehicle validation
– Build data tools and visualizations to accelerate launch and release decision making
– Scale validation tooling and framework improvements for new and existing markets
– Set coding and data quality standards for risk and simulation testing confidence tools
– Continuously develop new methods to improve risk and simulation testing confidence signals
– Act as a liaison to multiple behavior capability and autonomy teams, providing tools and methods for accelerated decision making
– Analyze Autonomous Vehicle data to validate systems engineering requirements and influence development
– Lead and communicate data analyses, trade studies, and safety analysis to improve systems function and performance
– Develop methods to analyze and compare the impact of software changes on top level systems engineering requirements
– Define requirements and establish tools to monitor the quality of systems engineering validation products
– Provide leadership and guidance to less senior members of the team, maintaining quality and efficiency standards
Qualifications:
– BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
– 10+ years of postgraduate experience in software engineering, data science, systems engineering, robotics, or a related field
– Strong experience with Python and SQL, with bonus points for experience with C++
– Ability to understand complex technical systems
– Adaptability and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment
– Ability to prioritize and maintain focus on technical work
– Strong technical and non-technical communication skills
– Bonus points for experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, vehicle development, ADAS development, statistics, probability, Jupyter, Looker, or other data processing tools
– Industry experience in system engineering and verification & validation activities
– Proven track record of successful systems engineering for a safety-critical product
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $166,600 – $245,000, with potential for bonuses, long-term incentives, and benefits. The exact compensation package will vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
At Cruise, we strive to support our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our benefits include:
– Competitive salary and benefits
– Medical/dental/vision insurance
– Life and AD&D insurance
– Subsidized mental health benefits
– Paid time off and holidays
– Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence
– 401(k) program with matching contributions
– Fertility benefits
– Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
– Flexible Spending Account & Health Saving Account
– Perks Wallet program for additional benefits
– Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees
– CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy
Why Choose Cruise:
– Our partnerships with General Motors and Honda allow us to fully integrate manufacturing at scale
– Our investors, including GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart, have invested billions in Cruise, demonstrating their confidence in our progress, team, and vision
– Our resources greatly accelerate our operating speed and success
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Cruise is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.
Inclusion and Accommodations:
Cruise is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. If you require accommodations during the job application or interview process, please let our recruiting team know or email HR@getcruise.com. We strive to design inclusive hiring processes that mitigate bias, and we appreciate your voluntary completion of the following demographic questions. Your answers will not impact the hiring decision and will only be used for government reporting and tracking our progress towards our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
Cruise does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Only resumes submitted by our approved partners will be considered.
Application Deadline:
This position is open until filled.
Licensed Candidate Requirement:
Candidates applying for roles that involve operating and remotely operating self-driving vehicles must be licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years prior to their application, hold an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and have no more than one point on their driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.
Know Your Rights:
Workplace discrimination is illegal. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
No Application Deadline:
This position is open until filled. Apply link
