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Nuro

Test Validation Engineer

Mountain View, California (HQ)From $132.3kmidAdded today

About this role

Nuro is seeking a Test Validation Engineer to design and maintain automated hardware-in-the-loop testing frameworks for autonomous driving ECU systems. You'll translate validation requirements into repeatable test cases, execute system testing on HIL benches, and collaborate across firmware and systems teams to ensure release readiness.

What you'll do

  • Build and evolve automated HIL validation frameworks for ADAS and autonomous driving ECU testing
  • Convert formal validation requirements into repeatable test cases covering nominal operation, faults, timing, and safety behavior
  • Execute and debug validation on HIL benches using vehicle network interfaces and fault injection techniques
  • Partner with firmware and systems teams to define test coverage and investigate failures
  • Support automated regression and release testing with firmware deployment and structured reporting
  • Maintain shared framework components as new vehicle platforms and ECU releases are introduced

What they're looking for

  • Python programming and automated test framework development (pytest preferred)
  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) bench integration and embedded systems knowledge
  • Vehicle electrical architecture and automotive network protocols (CAN, Ethernet)
  • Test planning and experimental design with focus on safety and repeatability
  • Wiring harness diagrams and electrical schematic interpretation
  • Data analysis and test scripting (C/C++, Matlab/Simulink experience helpful)
  • Cross-functional communication and collaboration
  • Hands-on troubleshooting at circuit and module system levels

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance bonus
  • Equity compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Work on cutting-edge autonomous driving technology
  • Collaborative environment with strong engineering teams
  • Mountain View, California headquarters location
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Nuro

Nuro builds autonomous vehicle platforms and fleet operations systems, with a focus on reliability, safety, and over-the-air update infrastructure. The company is hiring reliability engineers, software engineers, and operations specialists to improve vehicle hardware resilience, enhance system automation, and ensure fleet operational excellence.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience building or maintaining automated test frameworks—what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
  • Walk us through how you've designed a safety-critical test plan with deterministic setup and teardown procedures.
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