Lidar Software Test Engineer

Title: Lidar Software Test Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 6 months (with possibilities for extensions)

Pay Range: $70-75/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office (Domestic travel required)

Our client, a leader in Autonomous Vehicle Technology, is looking for a skilled Lidar Software Test Engineer to join their team for a 6 month engagement. This project involves developing, optimizing, and maintaining the testing software that the Advanced Hardware Engineering Lidar Team relies on. This is a high‑impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain the testing software for the Lidar Team.
• Develop a scalable codebase while building robust tools and scripts crucial for hardware testing and data analysis.
• Ensure contributions have a direct and significant impact on team efficiency and data quality.

• 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 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.

• 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.

W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)