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Senior Validation Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Applied Intuition


Job Location:

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 120182 - 190000
Posted: 6 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Applied Intuition Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive defense trucking construction mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure operating systems and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers as well as the United States military and its allies trust the companys solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale California with offices in Washington D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach Florida; Ann Arbor Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at .

We are an in-office company and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

  • Develop program and execute test cases based on system requirements primarily using HIL test benches Lab Cars and manual vehicle testing.

  • Execute integration tests across systems focusing on key automotive components like infotainment telematics cameras sensors and networking components.

  • Set up and configure HIL test environments and execute tests to validate system performance.

  • Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues when a test fails.

  • Maintain tight collaboration with our OEM customers ensuring smooth integration of OEM functions and clear communication on test results and issues.

  • Perform manual tests on vehicles or prototypes to ensure all functional requirements are met.

  • Write scripts in Python for test automation to improve efficiency and coverage.

Were looking for someone who has:

  • Must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent

  • At least 1 year of experience as a Test Engineer with an automotive company

  • At least 1 year using Vector CANoe CANalyzer Pytest Automation Framework Python DoIP CAN LIN UDS ISO-14229 ISO-13400 PCAN-Explorer Wireshark Jira Jama Git Jenkins.

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Dont meet every single requirement If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently the parties agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471 Appendix A to Subpart A) relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request.
If you require an accommodation please contact . We will work with you!


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Applied Intuition powers physical AI, automating machines across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, & agriculture.

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