Lead Engineer, Systems Verification & Validation

Serve Robotics is at the forefront of revolutionizing urban delivery systems through their innovative sidewalk robot technology. As a Lead Systems Verification & Validation Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, robustness, and performance of their autonomous delivery robots.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in both systems engineering and autonomous robotics. You'll be working with a diverse team of industry veterans in software, hardware, and design, collaboratively solving complex problems in robotics, machine learning, and computer vision.

The role demands a unique blend of technical depth and breadth, as you'll be responsible for everything from high-level test planning to detailed test case execution. You'll work across multiple disciplines, interfacing with hardware, firmware, and autonomy teams to ensure comprehensive system validation. The position requires strong analytical skills, programming expertise (particularly in Python and SQL), and experience with ROS-based systems.

What makes this opportunity particularly compelling is its impact on the future of urban logistics. Serve Robotics has already deployed their fleet in Los Angeles, successfully conducting commercial deliveries and receiving positive feedback from merchants, customers, and pedestrians. The company's mission to reduce street congestion and improve delivery accessibility aligns with broader urban development goals.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $170K to $230K with equity options, reflecting the senior nature of the role. Based in Redwood City, CA, you'll be working in a collaborative environment with a team that values agile development and respectful problem-solving approaches.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, as you'll be responsible for both developing testing strategies and ensuring their successful implementation. The position offers the opportunity to shape the future of autonomous delivery systems while working with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing field.