Software Release Engineer

HireArt is helping our client find detail-oriented Software Release Engineer to join its team.

In this role, you'll support the software release process by validating software through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and simulation testing before deployment to vehicles. You'll work closely with engineering and vehicle operations teams to evaluate software quality, investigate regressions, and help ensure safe, reliable software releases.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with complex testing environments, simulation tools, and cross-functional engineering teams.

As a Software Release Engineer, you will:

• Execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and simulation testing to validate software releases before in-vehicle testing.
• Support the development, curation, and evaluation of HIL driving scenarios, with an emphasis on night-run scenarios used to validate software releases.
• Provide technical support for vehicle-based validation testing to facilitate the rollout of pre-release software into new operational design domains (ODDs) and public roadways.
• Maintain and improve the HIL testing pipeline to support software release activities.
• Ensure release testing is completed successfully, review test results for accuracy, and coordinate with vehicle operations teams to support on-road testing.
• Identify software regressions against established thresholds and support regression investigations.
• Communicate testing results, failures, risks, and delays to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Travel domestically as needed.

Do you have experience in Version control systems?, * A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is highly preferred

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) bench testing or simulation testing
• Experience analyzing logs, video files, sensor data, or other complex datasets to triage issues identified during autonomous vehicle testing
• Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering teams and navigate technical ambiguity
• Experience using Git or other version control systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with simulation tools such as Foxglove Studio, SUMO, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with ASPICE
• Python programming experience

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Commuter assistance
• Paid holidays, * PTO and paid holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized Healthcare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, 3-month contract position (with the possibility of extension) staffed via HireArt. This position is onsite and available to candidates local to the Palo Alto, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.