- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle · Robot AI and Software
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Salary
- $90,000–$115,000 a year
OTA/Cloud Validation Engineer - New Grad (December 2026)
Job description
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 company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.;
Job responsibilities
- Execute & Program Test Cases: Design and execute test cases for OTA updates on HIL benches, lab vehicles, and prototype vehicles, including download, installation, reboot, and rollback workflows.
- Support Root Cause Analysis: Collaborate with systems and development teams to collect logs, reproduce defects, and verify fixes for OTA failures.
- Develop Test Automation: Write and maintain Python-based automated test scripts to improve test repeatability and reduce manual effort.
- Infrastructure Support: Assist in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of HIL environments and vehicle-integration rigs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with software and systems teams to validate vehicle functionality before and after OTA updates.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear, reusable test cases, record test results, and maintain traceability to requirements.
Job requirements
- Foundational Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026.
- Technical Aptitude: Basic Python programming skills and familiarity with the Linux command line.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with an interest in embedded systems and automotive software testing.
- Passion for the Sector: A strong interest in the automotive or EV sectors and a commitment to maintaining high standards for safety and quality.
- Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical findings and collaborating with teams.
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