Autonomy Test Engineer

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Serve Robotics

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Transport • Artificial Intelligence

Serve Robotics is an innovative company focused on revolutionizing the delivery industry with its autonomous delivery robots. The company aims to make delivery services more affordable, sustainable, and convenient by using self-driving robots instead of traditional two-ton vehicles for small deliveries like burritos. Through a commercial deal with Uber, Serve Robotics plans to deploy up to 2,000 robots, marking a significant advancement in the autonomous delivery sector.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

🚗 Transport

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 $30M Venture Round on 2023-08

📋 Description

• Design, build, and maintain frameworks to test and validate autonomy software systems (perception, localization, planning, control) • Develop tools and scripts for log and real-time analysis of autonomy stack behavior • Create, configure, and maintain simulation environments to test edge cases, failure recovery, and regression scenarios • Collaborate with autonomy engineers to define system-level test plans and integrate custom tools into development pipeline • Analyze system logs and telemetry to identify root causes of autonomy behavior issues and contribute to debugging • Author and maintain test cases as part of structured software validation plans, with traceability • Select testing strategies, tooling approaches, and data collection methods to meet safety and coverage goals • Write technical documentation to support autonomy testing infrastructure and data analysis processes • Create and maintain test cases for new autonomy features (e.g., detecting obstacles, stopping at crosswalks) • Coordinate testing schedules across simulation, field testing, and software sprints • Own and maintain technical reports for autonomy bugs with clear reproduction steps and analysis • Work with engineers, QA, and field teams to ensure tests reflect real-world situations and robot challenges

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related discipline) • 2–3 years of professional experience in a robotics, QA, test engineering, or autonomy-related role • Experience working with Linux-based systems and command line tools • Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or similar) • Experience with task management tools (e.g., Jira, Notion) and test tracking systems • Organized and detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and safety • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, test-driven environment • Understanding of basic software development workflows, version control (e.g., Git), and CI systems • Willingness to travel occasionally to test sites or field deployments (<10%) • Comfortable working near autonomous robots and test equipment

🏖️ Benefits

• Offers Equity • Remote work (USA remote) • Some flexibility in work hours during release cycles and field operations