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Applied Intuition · 4 hours ago

Verification and Validation Lead - Autonomy

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$199K/yr - $264K/yr
date5+ years exp

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. They are seeking a Verification and Validation Lead to drive validation strategies for L4 trucking and related autonomy modules, setting the technical direction for system validation and ensuring high performance and safety standards.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

ADAS knowledgeAutonomous driving experienceSafety engineeringRobotics degreeSimulation toolsProject managementScripting toolsCollaboration skillsTechnical leadership

Required

5+ years of experience in ADAS, autonomous driving, or related technical field
MS/BS degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or equivalent
Deep knowledge of ADAS/AV system architecture and standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, UL4600)
Collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and industry partners

Preferred

Prior technical leadership 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

Benefits

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
Paid time off

Company

Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles
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dateFounded in 2017
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://appliedintuition.com

H1B Sponsorship

Applied Intuition has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (122)
2024 (56)
2023 (33)
2022 (16)
2021 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.5B
Key Investors
General Catalyst
2025-06-17Series F· $600M
2024-07-25Secondary Market· $300M
2024-03-11Series E· $250M

Leadership Team

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Qasar Younis
Co-Founder and CEO
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Peter Ludwig
CTO and Co-founder
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Recent News

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Applied Intuition Scores $125M Series C Round
2025-12-06
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Applied Intuition approves $125m series C
2025-12-06
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