Lidar Software Test Lead

Mountain View, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us:

Aevas mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics consumer electronics consumer health security and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview:

As the Lidar Software Test Lead you will be the technical cornerstone of the test organization. You will ensure that our sensing technology meets rigorous safety and performance standards by bridging the gap between hardware/software development and final validation. You arent just managing a process; you are a technical mentor and a strategic liaison who ensures our testing infrastructure scales with our innovation.

What youll be doing:

Represent the test organization in SW feature reviews. Translate complex feature requirements from software developers into actionable test strategies.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a team of test engineers. Review test plans provide guidance on complex test case design and perform code reviews for automated test scripts.
Act as the primary technical liaison between the Development and Test organizations ensuring alignment on bug prioritization feature readiness and design for testability (DFT) requirements.
Identify gaps in current test frameworks and lead the development of internal tools HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups and simulation environments to improve test coverage and efficiency.
Ensure all test strategies align with AUTOSAR layered architecture and ASPICE process models.
Oversee the testing of cybersecurity features (e.g. Secure Boot Authenticated CAN/Ethernet messages) to protect against sensor spoofing or data injection. Integrate ISO 26262 functional safety requirements into the test suite to verify fail-safe and fail-operational behaviors.
Define the How and Why of our testing approach moving beyond simple validation to deep exploratory testing of LiDAR point clouds perception algorithms and sensor calibration.

What youll have:

BS in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
7 years in software testing or development with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
Hands-on experience with LiDAR Radar or Computer Vision systems. Understanding of point cloud processing and spatial data is highly preferred.
Expert level proficiency in Python for test scripting automation and data analysis.
Proven experience contributing to or implementing test software architecture and frameworks.
Experience with data analysis techniques and tools for handling large datasets (e.g. Pandas NumPy MATLAB).
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability in report generation.
Highly analytical methodical approach to problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.

Nice to Have

Strong knowledge of automotive testing standards and frameworks such as ISO 26262 ASPICE AUTOSAR etc.
Deep understanding of automotive software systems including embedded systems ADAS infotainment or electric vehicle control software.
Experience with Jama requirements management software (or equivalent)
Exposure to HIL/SIL/MIL test environments
Familiarity with CAN LIN Ethernet UDS and diagnostic protocols

$181000 - $245300 a year

Salary pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range the successful candidates starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills experience certifications qualifications relevant education or training and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future.

Depending on the position offered equity bonus and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts 401k plan life and disability benefits flexible time off paid parental leave and 11 paid holidays annually.

About us:Aevas mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics consumer electronics consumer health security and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integra...