Test Engineer (Lidar)

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Lidar Software Test Engineer Contractor
Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office
Domestic travel will be required

Job Description:
The Advanced Hardware Engineering Lidar Team is looking for a Software Test Engineer Contractor to develop, optimize, and maintain the testing software our Lidar Team relies on. This role will be responsible for developing a scalable codebase while building robust tools and scripts crucial for hardware testing and data analysis. Your contributions will have a direct and significant impact on our team's efficiency and data quality.

Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in software or computer engineering or a related field.
Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Python.
Experience with software development for hardware control and mass data processing.
Strong understanding of communication protocols such as TCP, UDP, and HTTP.
Experience in developing software tools, packet decoders, and PCAP parsers.
Experience organizing, structuring, optimizing, and maintaining a codebase, promoting scalability and usability for tool users.
Excellent documentation and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with modern software development practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.
Experience working with large-scale data processing and analysis systems.
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Previous experience in the autonomous vehicle or robotics industry.