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Virtual Test Engineer

Motional · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Posted 23 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
Motional's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Motional's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Motional
high
51 stale, 1 reposted of 74 open
Hiring momentum
107 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 Motional's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Motional.

About this role

As a Virtual Test Engineer at Motional, you will be involved in validating self-driving technology through rigorous testing, including simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) methods. Your role will include designing test strategies, creating test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of autonomous vehicle features. You will also analyze system behavior and contribute to the development of new testing tools and processes.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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 Motional as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Robotics, ECE, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field
  • 2+ years in software QA, systems testing, or mechatronic system validation, preferably within ADAS or autonomous systems
  • Proficiency in Linux and programming/scripting languages such as Python, C++, or Bash/Shell
  • Experience writing and developing comprehensive test cases and test plans
  • Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, debug, and think logically to remove bias from problem evaluation

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with AV simulation platforms (e.g., Applied Intuition, IPG Carmaker, NVIDIA DRIVE Sim)
  • Understanding of industry standards such as ISO26262, ISO21448, and ISO9001

What you get

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k with a company match
  • Health saving accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Flexible testing schedules may require late meetings
  • Exposure to diverse engineering challenges may vary by project

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Listed by Motional on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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