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Gatik is an autonomous vehicle company developing Level 4 self-driving technology for middle-mile logistics. This Robotics Engineer role focuses on validating the performance, reliability, and safety of autonomous driving systems through testing in simulated environments and on real vehicles, working closely with perception, planning, and controls teams. What You'll Do • Design, execute, and document test plans for autonomous driving features including perception, localization, path planning, and vehicle control • Develop and maintain test scripts and automation tools using Python and C++ on Linux-based platforms • Work with ROS1 and ROS2 to launch nodes, record/replay rosbags, debug topic streams, and integrate test harnesses • Interface with vehicle electronics over the CAN bus using tools such as CANalyzer and SocketCAN to send, receive, and decode signals • Calibrate and verify sensor stacks (LiDAR, camera, radar, IMU, GNSS) and validate sensor fusion outputs • Participate in track testing, closed-course evaluations, and structured public-road drives in accordance with safety protocols • Contribute to test infrastructure including data pipelines, regression suites, KPIs, and dashboards that measure autonomy performance What You Need • Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline • Hands-on experience with Linux (Ubuntu) including shell, build systems, networking, and debugging tools • Working knowledge of ROS1 and ROS2 including nodes, topics, services, launch files, rosbag, tf, and basic package development • Practical exposure to the CAN protocol including message decoding using DBC files and CAN tools/hardware (Vector, Kvaser, or similar) • Solid foundation in automobile systems including powertrain, steering, braking, and vehicle dynamics • Understanding of robotics fundamentals including coordinate frames, transforms, sensors, actuators, and basic state estimation • Basic Python scripting for automation, log parsing, and data analysis • Reading-level proficiency in C++ with ability to navigate, debug, and make small modifications to existing codebases • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and structured approach to problem-solving • Good written and verbal communication skills for clear test reporting Nice to Have • Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and issue trackers (Jira) • Exposure to functional safety standards (ISO 26262) or SOTIF (ISO 21448) • Experience working with sensor calibration tools and rosbag analysis at scale • Valid driver's license and willingness to participate in on-road test drives