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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Cepton(Nasdaq: CPTN), a leading intelligent lidar solution provider, is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join us. The candidate will work in a dynamic R&D environment and be involved in SQC activities for our high-performance 3D Lidar product. They will also support the new product introduction to the volume manufacturing processes to support automotive and non-automotive customers.

Here at Cepton, we use technology to make some difficult problems become easy and some impossible tasks become feasible. We value one's ability to learn higher than the knowledge one has acquired in the past. We like people who strive to solve a problem in new and creative ways instead of seeking conventional wisdom, we enjoy solving hard problems together. As we are at the cutting edge of technological advancement, join us if you are willing to work with like-minded people to face the challenges posed by the new era of technology together.

What You Will Do:

Involved in routine SQC activities (interpreting software requirements, writing & conducting software test cases, producing user procedures, etc.).
Proficient in writing scripts to aid testing or data collection or analysis.
Test LiDAR software for software functionality and performance.
Test LiDAR sensors for general functionality and performance.
Follow procedures (written and verbal) to validate sensors by checking the image quality, sensitivity, and accuracy, etc.
Generate, redline, and proof testing various user procedures related to software.
Perform outdoor testing (may include drive tests).
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to analyze and solve software-related problems that may arise during product testing.
Reproduce and verify customer (bug) reports and support internal & external customer data collection for software-related tasks.

Who You Are:

AS degree minimum or BS degree in a technical field, preferred with software or computer engineering-related training.
Fluent with one of the common programming or scripting languages (e.g. python, java, C#, etc.)
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Solid knowledge of the SQC process is preferred.
Valid California driver’s license (may be needed for the outdoor drive test).
A good and reliable team player with strong communication and writing skills. Self-motivated, continually striving for excellence, and can thrive under pressure.

What We Will Offer:

Opportunities to work with strong industry leaders and opportunities to relocate to Silicon Vallely.
The competitive compensation package, including stock.
Comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more.
Paid Times Off and paid holidays.
Bonus Program eligibility.
401k & FSA or HSA.

Location:

Cepton’s headquarters in San Jose, CA.
Some local on-site visits to key customers.
Travel to regional customer sites and to support trade shows & conferences as needed.

Cepton is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Cepton Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

About Cepton Technologies (www.cepton.com):

Cepton (Nasdaq: CPTN) is a Silicon Valley innovator of lidar-based solutions for automotive (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications. With its patented Micro Motion Technology (MMT®), Cepton aims to take lidar mainstream and achieve its vision of safe and autonomous transportation for everyone.

Founded in 2016 and led by industry veterans with decades of collective experience across a wide range of advanced lidar and imaging technologies, Cepton is focused on the mass-market commercialization of high-performance, high-quality lidar solutions. Cepton is headquartered in San Jose, CA, and has a center of excellence facility in Troy, MI to provide local support to the OEM and Tier 1-studded Metro Detroit area.

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