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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Gatik AI's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 71% of Gatik AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Gatik AI
- high 49 stale, 0 reposted of 63 open
- Hiring momentum
- 74 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Gatik AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Gatik AI.
About this role
As the Staff V&V Systems Lead at Gatik, you will architect and oversee the Verification & Validation (V&V) framework for autonomous systems, ensuring safety and compliance through rigorous testing methodologies. Your role involves managing the V&V lifecycle, synthesizing safety evidence, and serving as a technical sign-off authority for driverless operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies and prepare for regulatory audits, all while working onsite in Santa Clara, CA.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Gatik AI as an employer.
What you need
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or Aerospace Engineering
- 8+ years leading systems verification and validation programs for safety-critical autonomous systems, aerospace, or automotive platforms
- Mastery of the system V-model development lifecycle and safety standards (ISO 26262, UL 4600, ISO 21448)
- Proven track record leading release gate sign-offs for safety-critical commercial products
- Mastery of requirement management platforms (Jama, DOORS) and test execution tools
- Deep understanding of how to balance virtual testing (SIL/HIL) with physical testing (Track/Fleet) to achieve statistical confidence in system safety
Nice to have
- Direct experience leading the V&V sign-off for a fully commercialized, uncrewed autonomous vehicle system
- Background managing cross-functional technical teams across hardware, software, and field operations
What you get
- Salary Range - $180,000- $260,000
Worth weighing
- Role requires onsite presence 5 days a week
- Focus on safety-critical systems may involve high-pressure decision-making
- No specific mention of additional benefits or perks beyond salary
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Listed by Gatik AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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