🚀 Head of Testing

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MOTOR Ai is a Berlin-based deep-tech startup transforming the way autonomous driving works. We’re developing one of the first certifiable Level 4 autonomy systems in Europe, grounded in cognitive neuroscience and capable of navigating real-world, complex traffic scenarios. Our technology reasons as well as recognizes, enabling safer, faster, and more adaptable autonomy.

Join our diverse and fast-growing team of engineers, scientists, and visionaries as we shape the future of mobility. At MOTOR Ai, your work will have real impact and your ideas will help drive autonomous driving into the next era.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall V&V strategy, including the selection of tools and processes to build an adaptable and efficient test environment.
• Develop and own system verification and integration plans, collaborating with development teams and project stakeholders to align on goals.
• Define clear acceptance criteria for system requirements in partnership with product managers and engineers.
• Manage team capacity and competence planning to ensure resources are aligned with project needs.
• Create and execute detailed test cases for the validation of systems, hardware, and software.
• Drive test automation by designing automation schemes and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Support and maintain test infrastructure, equipment, and tools, while innovating on existing solutions.
• Analyze test results, identify risks, prepare verification reports, and communicate key metrics to stakeholders and management.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Software, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics) or a relevant technical field.
• A minimum of seven years of hands-on testing experience within the Automotive ADAS domain.
• Hands-on experience in the verification and validation of safety-critical systems according to ISO 26262.
• Proven experience in leading initiatives and fostering collaboration across different functional teams.
• Strong programming and scripting ability in C++ and Python.
• Experience developing test automation and performing both Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) tests.
• Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols, including CAN and Ethernet.
• Strong knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and their core concepts.
• Practical exposure to ASPICE and agile development methodologies.
• Experience with simulation platforms like CARLA and middleware such as ROS2 is preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of Adaptive AUTOSAR and the QNX operating system is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours – with room for life’s realities (parenting, care responsibilities, volunteering, etc.)
• Dog-friendly office
• Work from our office in Berlin’s Wedding district
• Cutting-edge tech & real-world impact – shape the future of autonomous driving
• Collaborative, diverse, and supportive culture
• Room to grow – professionally and personally

If you’re excited to build real-world solutions in autonomous driving and want to work in a team that values ownership, diversity, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of safe, explainable mobility.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Software Development

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