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We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.

In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work. 

Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us.

We’re looking for software engineers for our Validation, Tools and Acceleration - Test Analysis  team to deliver frameworks, tools and test analysis analysis pipelines, metrics to support and accelerate design, prioritization and development of features, and evaluate impact of recently shipped features. VTA-TA is responsible for defining the technical vision and strategy for getting the right signals on AV performance. VTA-TA coordinates across engineering teams to align on and find the most efficient way to analyze and inspect the outcomes of the simulated scenarios.

 

What you’ll be doing:
 

• Design and develop testing tools and frameworks to streamline and automate AV testing processes, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers and cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and translate them into effective tooling solutions.
• Analyze testing data using Python, Pandas, using data-driven insights to identify areas for enhancement and implementing best practices for AV testing.
• Use modern web stack (React + Nest.js) to build and optimize existing testing tools and systems to reduce bottlenecks, enhance test coverage, and improve testing efficiency in both simulated and real-world environments.
• Build and optimize data processing pipelines to handle large volumes of testing data, enabling real-time analysis and insights for AV testing performance.

 

What you must have:
 

• Education and/or equivalent years of experience (must have education listed for US immigration work visa eligibility assessment)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in developing software tools and frameworks, with a focus on testing or automation, preferably in the context of autonomous vehicles or robotics
• Proficient in programming languages such as C++, Python, SQL, and Bash, and have experience with Linux, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing methodologies, and continuous integration
• Strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals

 

Bonus points!
 

• Experience in data analysis and visualization using tools like Pandas, NumPy, or similar
• Experience with full-stack languages and frameworks, such as Nest.js, React, Django, etc.
• Experience with ROS, Docker, and cloud-based testing environments
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and their application in testing automation
• Experience in managing and scaling testing infrastructure, especially for large-scale autonomous systems

 

The salary range for this position is $102,000 - $150,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.

Why Cruise?

Our benefits are here to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and benefits 
• Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&D
• Subsidized mental health benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence
• 401(k) Cruise matching program 
• Fertility benefits
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Saving Account
• Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks
• Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees
• CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work p