Team Lead, Autonomous Vehicles Validation

**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**:

- Plan and draft test plan, conduct rigorous test with system engineers to make sure fulfilment of software requirement
- Design and maintain comprehensive test cases for autonomous software modules, collaborating closely with software development teams.
- Validate software feature code pull requests and branches, ensuring they meet quality benchmarks before testing.
- Conduct software testing to validate new features and access overall system level integration performance on Automated Prime Movers (APMs).
- Develop and maintain the testing infrastructure to ensure efficient validation processes.
- Write and present detailed test reports, ensuring alignment with company quality standards.
- Document and track defects using Jira and Zephyr, working collaboratively to resolve issues promptly.
- Ensure the compatibility of new features across diverse client environments without disrupting existing systems.
- Leading & training team members and stakeholders on effective testing processes and tools.

**Required experience**:

- Education: Master/bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Robotics, or related fields.
- Experience:

- 5+ years in validation engineering, ideally in the autonomous vehicle or robotics industry.
- Strong proficiency in Jira, Zephyr, and the Atlassian suite of tools.
- Extensive experience with Linux and Docker environments.
- Technical Knowledge:

- Expertise in the Robot Operating System (ROS).
- Familiarity with software validation pipelines in a CI/CD framework.
- Scripting skills (Python, Bash) to automate testing tasks.
- Problem-Solving: Proven ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop solutions.

**Bonus experience**:

- Hands-on experience in real-world robotics deployment.
- Proficiency in sensor calibration and integration.
- Proficiency in C++ programming language
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
- Familiarity with ISO standards, including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) or ISO 21448 (Safety of the Intended Functionality).

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