Autonomous Vehicle Validation Engineer

About this role

A WORLD EMPOWERED BY AUTONOMY. WE BUILD ROBOTIC VEHICLES TO IMPROVE LOGISTICS SAFETY, FORGE A GREENER EARTH, AND ENHANCE HUMAN LIVES. We are a closely-knit team aspiring to change the world through disruptive technology. We are innovators. We are tinkerers. We are problem-solvers. And we have a fair amount of magic dust up our sleeves. We have a plan for fleet-level deployment of autonomous vehicles, and we are looking for the best-of-the-best to join us in making this a reality. ABOUT VENTI TECHNOLOGIES Based in the U.S. and Asia, Venti Technologies is the leader in safe-speed autonomous logistics systems, developing the future of goods transportation. Using rigorous mathematics, deep learning, and theoretically-grounded algorithms, Venti has a proprietary collection of autonomy technologies including a suite of powerful logistics algorithms. Venti’s proven value proposition of saving costs, increasing vehicle utilization, and improving safety is recognized by customers and driving growth. Launched in 2018, Venti brings together an unsurpassed team internationally. The company has autonomous systems deployed in Asia for industrial and logistics sites and a growing pipeline. Venti has offices in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA), Suzhou (China), and Singapore – our Asian headquarters. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES - Autonomous Vehicle Validation: - Collect and analyze vehicle data from tests and field operations. - Collaborate with developers for alignment on effective test plans to validate feature developments - Conduct field tests to evaluate vehicle performance and safety features and provide detailed test reports. - Identify performance issues, document bugs, and support cross-functional teams in analyzing test results to improve vehicle systems - Maintenance and Support: - Diagnose and repair hardware/software issues on vehicles such as sensor, compute and power systems. - Follow up with vendors to ensure timely resolution of hardware failures and part replacements (eg Terberg for faults related to the base vehicle platform and drive-by-wire control system). - Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and compliance with regulatory requirements in all on-site activities. - Be able to communicate and work with an international team to plan tests, debug, and implement new features REQUIRED EXPERIENCE - Associate's degree or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, etc.). - 3+ years of validation testing or servicing experience with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or robotics systems. - Team player, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to learn new technologies.  - Strong proficiency in Jira, Zephyr, and the Atlassian suite of tools. - Extensive experience with Linux and Docker environments. - Hands-on experience in mechanical systems and electrical/electronic wiring - Excellent communication skills.  - Flexibility to work across different time zones with an international team. BONUS EXPERIENCE - Experience with real world robotics deployment.  - Proficiency in sensor calibration and integration.  - Hands-on experience in Bash, Python, C++ and ROS.  - Possession of a Class 3 Driving licence.  SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. WE ALSO OFFER WORLD-CLASS BENEFITS, FANTASTIC CULTURE, FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS, AND A GREAT INTERNATIONAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT. COME AND JOIN US!