
The Staff ML Validation Applied Scientist role resides within the Software Validation team of the Autonomous Vehicle organization, focusing on advancing machine learning research for vehicle verification. Key responsibilities include leading ML-centric validation strategies for perception and planning systems, building AI validation critics and agentic workflows to automate scenario review, and transforming research into scalable tools integrated into CI/CD pipelines. The position offers the appeal of working at the forefront of simulation-led validation to enhance safety and release velocity for autonomous fleets. The role emphasizes a collaborative culture that fosters innovation and technical leadership, requiring a blend of deep ML expertise and systems engineering to drive automation-first software development.



















