Software Engineer II – Test/Internal Tooling
Parallel Systems · Los Angeles, CA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Parallel Systems's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of Parallel Systems's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Parallel Systems
- high 19 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 22 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Parallel Systems's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Parallel Systems.
About this role
As a Software Engineer II – Test at Parallel Systems, you will design, develop, and maintain testing software and infrastructure for autonomous rail vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that both hardware and software meet regulatory and safety standards, while also guiding testing strategies and mentoring other engineers.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Parallel Systems as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of software development skills and professional experience with scripting (Python, JS, etc.) and systems (C++/Rust) programming languages
- Professional experience, or a high interest, in working on software test infrastructure with the ability to reason about correctness, performance, and system design
- Experience with both hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulations
- Working proficiency with Linux and the software test/build/deploy lifecycle
- Demonstrated success in leading technical design, setting direction, and mentoring other engineers
Nice to have
- 2+ years of experience building test software and/or internal tooling, with an emphasis on hard tech products in addition to conventional cloud software
- Experience in safety-critical domains such as autonomous vehicles, industrial control, or aerospace
- Knowledge of rail control systems
- Ability to work cross-functionally and balance technical depth with product impact
- Experience with polyglot codebases
What you get
- Target Salary Range: $140,000 — $164,000 USD
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours
- The role involves significant collaboration across teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- The company emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion, which may appeal to candidates seeking an inclusive work environment
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Listed by Parallel Systems on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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