# Senior V&V Engineer – Public Road & Fleet Testing at Gatik

- Company: Gatik
- What the company does: Gatik is a startup developing technology for autonomous light and medium-duty trucks for B2B short-haul logistics. It specializes in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, and Logistics. Backed by Innovation Endeavors.
- Company website: https://gatik.ai
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $160K to $260K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/gatikaiinc/jobs/4711300006?gh_jid=4711300006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/gatik-senior-v-and-v-engineer-public-road-and-fleet-testing/

## About the role

The Senior V&V Engineer – Public Road & Fleet Testing bridges system development and driverless commercial deployment. This role is responsible for validating system behavior across Gatik’s active B2B customer routes, assessing map release quality, tracking real-world safety metrics, and proving that autonomous trucks meet strict driverless deployment gates. You will analyze fleet data, investigate operational events, and ensure the autonomous fleet safely executes daily middle-mile freight deliveries.

## What they're looking for

- Education: B.S. or M.S. in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or Data Analytics
- Experience: 5+ years in field validation, fleet testing, or systems engineering for autonomous vehicles or large-scale robotic fleets
- Data Analysis Mastery:
- Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization/log analysis platforms (Jupyter, Grafana, Foxglove, MCAP)
- Demonstrated experience analyzing sensor logs (LiDAR, Radar, Camera, CAN) to triage autonomy failures
- Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of Operational Design Domains (ODDs), route mapping validation, and fleet-wide safety monitoring

Tags: Safety & Systems