Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Applied Intuition· Applied Intuition SDS Quality Assurance
Sunnyvale, CA$150k - $188kfull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Role focused on defining, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Assurance process for the Self-Driving System (SDS) to meet ASPICE and ISO 9001:2015 requirements, driving process compliance, audits, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and maintain the Quality Assurance process, Work Instructions, and quality criteria for SDS in compliance with ASPICE and ISO 9001:2015
- Collaborate with process owners to develop process descriptions, RASIC matrices, and templates aligned with ASPICE PAM, and support deployment across SDS projects
- Drive process training and awareness across engineering, management, and support teams
- Perform independent work product and process audits to verify compliance with ASPICE, ISO 9001:2015, and internal quality standards
- Conduct internal assessments against defined ASPICE capability level targets
- Identify, record, track, and drive process and work product non-conformances to closure using structured RCA methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
- Ensure traceability of QA results, including process conformances, audit findings, and quality KPIs, and communicate findings to all affected parties
- Interface with Change Request Management (CCB) to ensure quality-related changes are properly analyzed, approved, and tracked
- Participate in design reviews and provide quality feedback on software architecture and implementation
- Define and maintain quality KPI dashboards aligned with ASPICE and ISO 9001:2015
Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
- 3+ years of experience in automotive SW quality assurance/engineering
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) and ISO 9001:2015 compliance
- Experience developing process documentation (Work Instructions, process descriptions, templates, RASIC matrices)
- Experience conducting work product and process audits per ASPICE and ISO 9001:2015; driving issues to closure
- Experience with problem solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
- Experience defining and reporting quality metrics and KPIs with strong data analysis
- Ability to read/review C, C++ and Python code for QA purposes (coding not required)
- Experience with process documentation and knowledge of process framework, hierarchy, and guideline development
- Preparation and presentation of software product quality status (metrics, audits, top issues, risks)
Skills
Required:ASPICEISO 9001:2015Process documentationAudit and root cause analysisQuality metrics and KPIsC/C++ and Python code review
Benefits
- Base salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k with employer match
- learning and wellness stipends
- paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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