Sr. Autonomy Integrity Engineer, Validation - SPG

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Sr. Autonomy Integrity Engineer, Validation - SPG How do you verify an AI? Join a team of talented engineers who are defining verification and validation for safe autonomous technology.The Special Projects Group at Apple is seeking an accomplished systems engineer to serve as an Senior Autonomy Integrity Engineer. In this role, you will help inform the design of complex hardware and software systems and develop methods and tools to enable their analysis and validation. You will need to think broadly, connecting ideas across multiple technical domains: software design and development, machine learning, data science, control systems, and simulation - to name a few. You will be expected to view problems from multiple perspectives and at different levels of abstraction, and to tackle them from multiple directions. We expect successful candidates to demonstrate an ability to solve such problems efficiently, and to communicate about them effectively with a variety of audiences.

• Experience with analysis or validation of complex robotics systems, preferably in autonomous applications.
• Experience using rigorous scientific methods for trade studies, testing, and problem solving.
• Experience with statistics, data analysis, or modeling.
• Ability to rapid prototype using Python and SQL skills
• History of delivering results through innovation and detailed execution.
• Experience working on unsolved problems and defining technical strategy. As an Autonomy Integrity Engineer focused on validation, you will ensure that autonomy and V&V technologies meet our high standards for safety and performance.--- You will be responsible for ensuring our V&V technologies are accurate, complete, and scalable to achieve system level targets.--- You will design experiments, analyze results at scale, and present takeaways validating our technologies or identifying gaps.--- You will develop and maintain the processes and tools for system validation, focused on efficient scaling.--- You will use the validation findings to define requirements that influence the V&V team's roadmaps.--- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to close the gaps, and drive improvement in our technology stack MS or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience
  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $161,000 and $278,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
    
    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
    
    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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