Q&A TEST ENGINEER SAIF Autonomy is building the Trust Layer for Physical AI and Autonomous Systems. The next generation of safety-tech that will unlock the true benefits of AI, for humanity. Location: SAIF HQ, Tower Bridge, London, UK Compensation: £50,000 - £60,000 Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Department: Engineering Reporting To: CTO The Role SAIF Autonomy is seeking an exceptional QA and Test Engineer to join our team building cutting-edge Runtime Assurance systems for AI and robotics applications. You will play a vital role in developing the safety-critical embedded software components that ensure the safe and reliable operation of our solutions. SAIF Autonomy offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of AI and robotics safety. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for SAIF Systems' Runtime Assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real-time operating systems. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for safety-critical software development, such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508. Build configuration and pipeline management Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop including automated deployment across multiple platforms Integration of different performance testing techniques across multiple types of simulation (gazebo sim, rosbag) Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems architects, and AI/ML experts, to integrate embedded software components seamlessly into the overall system. Participate in code reviews, performance optimisations, and thorough testing (unit, integration, and system-level) to maintain the highest quality standards. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's software development processes, tooling, and methodologies. Key Skills and Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems QA, and software development and/or testing. Experience with one or more CICD pipeline services (Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline, etc) Experience with infrastructure/Automation techniques (bash, python) Knowledge of source control (git) Experience with at least one test framework (pytest, gtest) Hands-on experience in embedded software testing and QA, with a proven track record in delivering safety-critical systems. Solid understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development. Develop, implement, and execute test strategies and verification activities for safety-critical software. Perform static and dynamic code analysis using industry tools (e.g., Rapita RVS, LDRA, VectorCAST, Polyspace). Support compliance with safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, DEF STAN 00-55) through rigorous testing and documentation. Define and maintain test cases, procedures, and automation frameworks to ensure consistency and repeatability. Collaborate closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and safety teams to ensure test coverage against requirements. Lead defect reporting, tracking, and resolution through structured QA processes. Contribute to continuous improvement of verification and validation processes, tools, and best practices. Prepare and present test results, coverage metrics, and assurance evidence for internal and external reviews. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Benefits · SAIF offer a salary sacrifice pension with a 5% matched company contribution. · Generous Holiday allowance · EV Car Scheme. · Cycle to Work Scheme. · More exciting benefits to come as we grow. About SAIF Autonomy Our software enables assured, trustworthy deployment of both traditional deterministic autonomy and AI or novel control methods, in any application, for the first time. We do this with no need for data or communications links, and we begin the journey by applying our tech to autonomous systems in the aerospace and land domains. SAIF’s products are future-focused, compliance-ready & built for safety-critical environments Vision: To be global leaders in novel control assurance, pioneering trusted and ethical autonomy for humanity. Purpose: To set global industry standards and enable complex autonomous systems to operate safely and predictably, with optimum performance and efficiency. Bringing inherent trust and safety to all autonomous systems. Our Values 1. Be Safe – We exist to make autonomous systems as safe as possible, so we must maintain the highest standards of safety and security as a company. (Also, it would have been a missed opportunity if we didn’t have this as a value!) 2. Be Curious – We are working at the cutting edge of safety engineering, AI and robotics. We are developing solutions to some of the most challenging problems in industry and need to be continually exploring the art of the possible, dreaming, prototyping, and testing. 3. Be Committed – We are a start-up with ambitious goals for growth and solving hard problems. It will not be an easy journey, but it will be one worth doing. It will require commitment from everyone – late nights, weekends, the usual ‘start-up’ life. However, as a company, SAIF are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, develop, and take on this challenge in a supportive and constructive environment. Apply To apply, please submit your CV, and answer the questions via the apply now button on our website. Join our team and be part of the revolution enabling a future where AI is not only intelligent but assured, safe, and trustworthy.