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Senior V&V Engineer – Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) & Simulation

Gatik · Santa Clara, CA · On-site

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About Gatik

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.

About the role

At Gatik, simulation is the primary engine for scaling validation across millions of virtual miles. As a Senior V&V Engineer for SIL & Simulation, you will leverage Gatik's state-of-the-art simulation platform (Gatik Arena™) and SIL pipelines to stress-test autonomy software against synthetic scenarios, edge-case variations, and log-replays. You will construct automated verification suites that quantify software readiness before every production driverless release.

What they're looking for

  • Education: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or Data Science
  • Experience: 5+ years in software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing, virtual simulation validation, or automated software QA for AVs or complex robotics
  • Software Mastery:
  • Exceptional proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Deep experience with Linux environments, Docker containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud compute clusters (AWS/GCP)
  • Strong working knowledge of simulation tools
More about this role

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.

At Gatik, simulation is the primary engine for scaling validation across millions of virtual miles. As a Senior V&V Engineer...

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