System Test Engineer - Autonomy

About the role

HireArt is assisting an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in its search for a System Test Engineer - Autonomy. This role supports data validation, reporting, and issue-tracking processes essential for autonomous driving systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly cross-functional triage meetings, tracking mapping issues, software defects, and data discrepancies through resolution.
• Execute the weekly mapping validation process, ensuring mapping updates meet established quality and deployment criteria.
• Maintain and audit internal datasets that support software validation and mapping deployment readiness.
• Monitor mapping coverage, quality metrics, and deployment status, creating reports that provide visibility into program health and progress.
• Track project milestones and performance metrics to support autonomy software release timelines.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts that automate data validation, reporting, and workflow improvements.
• Partner with engineering teams to investigate issues, maintain data integrity, and improve validation processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical, analytical, or STEM-related field
• 1+ years of experience in systems testing, data operations, project coordination, or a related technical role
• Proficiency with Python for scripting, data manipulation, or workflow automation
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar productivity tools
• Experience working with issue tracking and documentation tools such as Jira, Confluence, SQL, Excel, or Google Sheets
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage recurring technical workflows with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, GIS, HD mapping, or related technical fields
• Experience supporting software validation, mapping operations, or systems integration

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Ongoing contract position, onsite in San Diego, CA