OTA/Cloud Validation Engineer - New Grad (December 2026)
Applied Intuition2 months ago
Base Salary
$90k - $115k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and execute OTA software update test cases on HIL benches, lab vehicles, and prototype vehicles, including download, installation, reboot, and rollback workflows.
- Collect logs, reproduce OTA failures, support root cause analysis, and verify fixes with systems and development teams.
- Write and maintain Python-based automated test scripts to improve test repeatability and reduce manual effort.
- Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of HIL environments and vehicle-integration rigs.
- Collaborate with software and systems teams to validate vehicle functionality before and after OTA updates.
- Maintain reusable test cases, document test results, and preserve traceability to requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with graduation by December 2026.
- Basic Python programming skills and familiarity with the Linux command line.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written communication, and verbal communication skills, with an interest in embedded systems and automotive software testing.
- Interest in the automotive or EV sectors and commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Understanding of automotive network architectures and CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet is preferred.
- Experience with Vector CANoe, PCAN, Jira, or Polarion is preferred.
- Experience with embedded Linux, Android, or QNX is preferred.
- Participation in engineering projects such as SAE or FSAE and experience with Git are preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time employees primarily work from an Applied Intuition office five days per week, with occasional remote-work flexibility and schedule flexibility for personal commitments.
- Mentorship from senior validation engineers and opportunities to take on greater ownership of test plans and automation.
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition builds software tools, infrastructure, and operating systems for developing, testing, and deploying autonomous and driver-assistance systems across automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture. It sells enterprise software and services including simulation, sensor data management, HD mapping, and a vehicle OS to OEMs and government customers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, it counts 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the U.S. military among its users.