Outrider
Autonomous Yard Operations
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Software System Test Engineer

Outrider
| Greater Denver Area
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The company
Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai
The role
The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Software System Test Engineer will report to the Director of Test Engineering and will be responsible for executing a variety of Software- and System-level tests on the entire Outrider system or its subsystems, which include: Electric Vehicle (EV) platform, AV sensors and compute, robotic trailer-connect arm, and V2I infrastructure. The test environment scope for this role includes Simulation, HIL Bench and AV Trucks. 
This position plays an essential role in helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation. The opportunity offers a very talented, self-starting engineer the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.
The ideal candidate will embrace our goal to drive zero-emission, self-driving vehicle adoption, and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new, category of robotic automation for the enterprise.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Design, organize and conduct Software System tests to verify and validate the performance and safety characteristics of the entire system or subsystems, including Software, Robotic Arm, EV truck and Autonomous Vehicle sensor suite.
  • Architect and implement test plans and procedures on a variety of Software System tests that stress the product in ways that represent real-world customer use cases.
  • Lead day-to-day test activities, debug issues with the test environments, and develop new test capability by working hands-on at the relevant HIL benches and AV trucks, and Simulation platforms.
  • Conduct detailed root-cause analysis on issues found during test using common problem solving methods, and document all findings in JIRA.
  • Develop data analysis scripts and visualization tools to quickly extract key learnings and trends from the Software System testing.
  • Effectively communicate test results and issues to the Lead Software System Test Engineer and peers on the Engineering teams.
  • Drive and advise the Engineering teams on how to approach and implement strong, testable Software and System requirements based on learnings from testing.
  • Define software and hardware test harnesses and work with mechanical and electrical engineering personnel to implement them.
  • Embody a "Safety Steward" mindset - hold all persons accountable for safety on test trucks, equipment and area, and proactively propose safety improvements. 
  • Work with the team to understand and prioritize test exceptions and help drive toward a product that meets all customer, business, and technical expectations.
  • Domestic travel as needed to perform field work, training, or customer support (up to 20%)

Required qualifications

  • 2 or more years' experience testing Software Systems such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other automotive/aerospace products
  • Experience developing or using a simulation test environment
  • Proven capability in problem-solving complex systems, software or robotics
  • Experience with the software development life cycle, modern software/hardware/system testing methods, and continuous integration
  • BS or MS in Engineering or Computer Science or a similar discipline
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, curious mindset
  • Sterling references

Ideal qualifications

  • Experience with autonomous trucks or other automated distribution yard products
  • Experience developing or using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches
  • Experience with Jenkins, JIRA and Confluence
  • Experience in ROS
  • Experience with C++ and Python
  • Comfortable with Linux and command-line interface

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Vittorio Ziparo
Executive Vice President of Engineering
Teamwork is the formula
The makings of an exceptional engineering organization
Ziparo, who has a Ph.D. in AI and robotics, believes in the work his team does. He was attracted to Outrider because it’s deploying one of the most complex production-level multi-robot systems built to date. To scale the system, he has a specific plan. Institute a repeatable development process, set measurable goals and objectives, and instill an engineering culture that is driven, psychologically safe, and accountable.
I believe that if we execute well, we have the unique opportunity to change the world in a way that really matters.
Vittorio Ziparo
Executive Vice President of Engineering
Tessa Ronan
Controls Engineer
Growth mindset
Empowering the engineer within
Ronan, who was promoted from embedded software engineer to controls engineer, is her own best personal advocate. She volunteered to take on all controls-related work in her previous role, setting herself up for success when the time came for advancement. She is often thinking two steps ahead, being extra studious, and always learning from her peers. Outrider supported her every step of the way.
When the time came for a lot of controls work, I was prepared and ready to jump at the opportunity.
Tessa Ronan
Controls Engineer
Jason Altice
Head of Embedded Software Engineering
Charting new territory
Agility and creativity drive high-performing software
Outrider engineers like Altice live on the edge — the cutting-edge of high tech. With a future-focused mindset, engineers stay abreast of new technology to continually evolve its tech stack. Case in point: developing safety-rated controllers requires progressive agile methodologies and tools, including static code analysis and code coverage. This ensures that the system exudes the same integrity and creativity as the team.
For me, the embedded team is like a 1,000-horsepower supercar and I’m the navigation unit.
Jason Altice
Head of Embedded Software Engineering
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What are Outrider Perks + Benefits

Culture
Friends outside of work
Eat lunch together
Group brainstorming sessions
Open office floor plan
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits
Life Insurance
Retirement & Stock Options Benefits
401(K)
Company Equity
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous Parental Leave
We provide up to 12 weeks for both the primary and secondary caretaker.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Flexible time off.
Paid Holidays
Perks & Discounts
Casual Dress
Company Outings
Outrider hosts monthly company outings.
Stocked Kitchen
Happy Hours
Parking
Professional Development Benefits
Promote from within
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An Insider's view of Outrider

What’s the vibe like in the office?

We’re fired up to solve the urgent problem of yard automation needed for a more resilient supply chain. No one walks alone at Outrider. If anyone is stuck or needs help, people line up to lend a helping hand. This is an interdisciplinary problem, so the best and brightest engineers across multiple areas of expertise must work together to solve it.

Michael Cutter

Principal Computer Vision Engineer

What does your typical day look like?

A typical day starts on the computer modeling robotic designs. Next, our team holds a daily standup to discuss progress and goals. Then, I assemble prototypes. During lunch, I mountain bike with coworkers on N. Table Mountain. The afternoon is my favorite -- testing the robots on our autonomous vehicles. I love watching robots do cool things.

Martin Sotola

Robotics Engineer

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

At first, I was overwhelmed by unfamiliar software, robotics, and logistics jargon and the fast pace. Hard work, hustle, and awesome co-workers reduced my learning curve. In no time, I was contributing and saw my responsibilities expand -- working with engineering, commercial team and customers. I’ve seen exponential growth in my career and myself.

Kayla Holcomb

Associate Project Manager

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Daily, we’re solving complex, cutting-edge engineering problems. We encourage and welcome new and innovative ideas. In close collaboration with our customer-facing teams, engineering turns ideas into products that solve big pain points for very large companies. The majority of our team's ideas have morphed into solutions deployed at customer sites.

Dan Ambrosio

Senior Software Engineer and Head of Software Integration

What are some social events your company does?

When we’re not working or noshing on snacks provided in the kitchen, we’re sipping pints together in the brewery across the road. Many like to go hiking, running or mountain biking several days a week on N. Table Mountain also across the road. Others do Cross Fit or hang out socially outside of work. And, there’s a monthly company-sponsored lunch!

Tessa Ronan

Autonomous Vehicle Controls Engineer
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Software System Test Engineer

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The System Test and Automation Engineer will report to the System Validation and Test Manager and will be responsible for comprehensive verification and validation; use-case and regression test procedure creation and execution; and bug identification, logging and resolution. This position is mission-critical for delivering a safe, effective, first-of-its-kind industrial technology, and will build the foundation for the company’s overall system test procedures and organization. The successful candidate will be up for a challenge to build foundational test frameworks and automation from the ground up, own and lead projects, greatly impact a rapidly growing test team, and test and validate autonomous vehicle systems that redefine large enterprise supply chains.

Software Engineering Manager -- Multi-Robot Autonomy

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3 days ago
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We’re searching for an accomplished software engineering manager with a track record of demonstrated high achievement who can lead a team of expert level engineers from concept through testing and commercialization for a robotic mission planning module that schedules, prioritizes, and manages tasks for a fleet of autonomous mobile robots. The Software Engineering Manager -- Multi-Robot Autonomy will help this team as they take on the charter of tasking large vehicles to operate autonomously alone or in a large group.

Test Operations Technician

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6 days ago
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This role is hands-on, requiring acute attentiveness to the vehicle system during operation, as well as constant observations of its performance both in the cab and via a software-based dispatching/monitoring tool. The work you do will support the development and delivery of safe, error-free, and effective autonomous vehicle systems for the largest companies in the world that ship freight.

Senior Software Engineer -- Multi-Robot Autonomy

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1 week ago
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The Senior Software Engineer -- Multi-Robot Coordination will report to the Chief Software Engineer and be responsible for developing the command-and-control subsystem for mission-level planning to orchestrate and optimize single- and multi-vehicle autonomous traffic. We’re searching for a seasoned and accomplished software engineer with a track record of demonstrated high achievement who can lead software development for multi-robot orchestration from concept through testing and commercialization. The Senior Software Engineer -- Multi-Robot Coordination will develop software for tasking large vehicles to operate autonomously alone or in a group.

Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Manipulation

Outrider
Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
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The Robotics Software Engineer will report to the Manager of Robotic Systems and support the development of proprietary software and hardware products that automate manual tasks performed in busy freight shipping environments utilizing robotic manipulation and associated technologies. This is a mission critical team working in a dynamic environment building a robotics system from the ground up for rapid commercial deployment. This individual will be responsible for a large portion of our system and will have a high degree of autonomy in their work. This position requires exceptional algorithm creation, software development, and engineering skills related to perception-driven robotic manipulation. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for software development that redefines large enterprise supply chains through demonstrated safe, error-free, and effective operational performance. 

Software Engineering Lead - AV Motion Planning

Outrider
Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
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You'll be the engineering lead for a category-defining motion planning capability that incorporates physics/kinematics, path planning, and trajectory optimization for an autonomous tractor-trailer combination capable of forward and reverse movement, including articulated backing, hitching/unhitching, and docking/undocking at warehouse loading docks. This subsystem will enable unprecedented functionality using durable, tried-and-true, classical motion planning techniques.

Principal Software System Test Engineer

Outrider
Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
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The Senior Autonomous Vehicle Software Test Engineer will report to the Director of Systems Integration, Validation, and Test Engineering and be responsible for comprehensive verification and validation; test procedure creation and execution; strategy and tool development; and bug identification, logging, and resolution. This position is mission-critical for delivering a safe, effective, first-of-its-kind industrial technology, and will build the foundation for the company’s overall system test procedures and organization. The successful candidate will test and validate autonomous vehicle systems that redefine large enterprise supply chains and boast safe, error-free, and effective operational performance.

Perception Engineer -- Localization, Mapping, and Calibration

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1 week ago
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This position will be leading our efforts around localization, mapping, and calibration as we work to build novel solutions to some of the hardest challenges around finely tuned autonomous systems. The Perception Engineer will report to the Principal Computer Vision Engineer and develop perception software capabilities through all phases of Outrider's pilot and deployment programs. This position plays an essential role in helping deliver a reliable, profitable, performant, safety-critical system -- it offers a very talented software engineer the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.

Electrical Engineer

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Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
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Design, analyze and test complex electronic systems that enable advanced autonomous vehicles. Develop production-ready electronic subassemblies (PCBs, wire harnesses, electronic enclosures, etc.) that can be manufactured at scale. Collaborate with systems, software, and test teams to refine electronic architectures. Develop, improve and sustain electronic testing fixtures and processes. Evaluate new electronic components and their impact on system safety and performance. Support field testing and debugging, both locally and at remote customer sites. Debug wire harnesses, electronic assemblies, PCBs, and installed systems.

Electronics Technician

Outrider
Greater Denver Area
2 weeks ago
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In the Electronics Technician position, you'll be working as part of the hardware department to create safe and reliable autonomous vehicle systems. You’ll collaborate with the hardware engineering team to design, build and test prototype and production-quality products and test equipment. The Electronics Technician will report to the head of Electronic Systems. This role is mission-critical for helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation. A successful Electronics Technician candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter capable of figuring out how to perform work with limited up-front guidance, such as building wire harnesses from scratch or populating a new PCB based on schematics. The ideal candidate will embrace our goal to drive zero-emission, self-driving vehicle adoption, and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new, category of robotic automation for the enterprise.

Senior Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer

Outrider
Greater Denver Area
3 weeks ago
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The senior CV/ML Engineer will report to the Principal Computer Vision Engineer and develop perception software capabilities through all phases of Outrider's pilot and deployment programs. This position plays an essential role in helping deliver a reliable, profitable, performant, safety-critical system -- it offers a very talented software engineer the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model.