Scenario Validation Engineer ( Autonomous Driving Planner Testing)

Scenario Validation Engineer Autonomous Driving Planner Testing

Experience: 2-6 Years

Location: Bangalore

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Scenario Validation Engineer to support validation and testing of Autonomous Driving Planner functionalities. The ideal candidate should possess strong logical reasoning skills, hands-on scripting experience, and a good understanding of vehicle driving behavior and traffic scenarios. The role involves creating, maintaining, and automating simulation scenarios to ensure comprehensive functional test coverage for planner behavior.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain scenario-based tests to ensure functional coverage of Autonomous Driving Planner features.
• Develop new scenario validation tests using both GUI-based and CLI-based automation frameworks (Scenario Editor/GLI frameworks).
• Analyze, triage, and debug simulation test failures.
• Perform maintenance and updates of existing test scenarios.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for failed simulations and collaborate with development teams for issue resolution.
• Create and maintain test plans aligned with planner feature requirements.
• Update test suites to accommodate newly introduced planner functionalities.
• Identify common failure patterns and execute bulk updates across simulation test suites.
• Explore and implement automation approaches for scenario generation and test maintenance.
• Perform fuzz testing and scenario variation testing to improve planner robustness.
• Work closely with software developers and validation teams to improve product quality and functional coverage.

Mandatory Skills

2-6 years of experience in Software Testing, Validation, or Scenario-Based Testing

Strong Shell Scripting skills

Good knowledge of Git/GitLab/GitHub version control systems

Good understanding of Driving Mechanics and Vehicle Behavior

Strong logical and analytical thinking for scenario creation and validation

Experience in debugging and root cause analysis of software issues

Exposure to Linux-based development environments

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Autonomous Driving, ADAS, or Autonomous Vehicle Validation.
• Exposure to Simulation Platforms and Scenario-Based Testing.
• Knowledge of Python scripting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.
• Understanding of traffic rules, vehicle dynamics, and planner algorithms.
• Experience with Fuzz Testing and Test Automation.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive tasks to closure.
• Proactive attitude and ownership mindset.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.