Verification and Validation Manager - Autonomy Trucking

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

About the role

We are looking for a Verification and Validation Manager to lead and grow a team responsible for defining and implementing advanced validation strategies for L4 autonomy programs, starting from trucking and expanding to other verticals over time.. You'll set the technical direction, lead, mentor and grow the team, and enable safe deployment of our fleet in the US and Japan.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers responsible for the validation of autonomy modules

• Drive the development and execution of comprehensive validation strategies and test plans, including both simulation and real-world testing activities

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of sophisticated metrics mapped to safety cases, ensuring clear reporting and alignment with industry standards

• Architect solutions for performance analysis and challenging event identification

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering leaders and industry partners to define roadmaps and priorities for validation features and capabilities

• Lead recruiting efforts to grow the validation team with top talent

We're looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in ADAS, autonomous driving, or related technical field

• MS/BS degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or equivalent

• Leadership experience with technical teams on autonomy system validation projects

• Deep knowledge of ADAS/AV system architecture and standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL4600)

• Collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and industry partners

Nice to have:

• Prior technical leadership and management in autonomous vehicle, ADAS, or aerospace programs

• Project management experience in AV or robotics fields

• Experience with safety engineering and requirements management

• Familiarity with simulation and scripting tools in autonomy systems

• PhD in engineering, robotics, or a related technical field

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $220,000 to $320,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.