Hayden AI

Principal QA Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

$150,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent, along with 10+ years of experience in software engineering, validation, or system testing roles. They must have a strong background in building test or validation frameworks for complex, multi-component systems, proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages, and familiarity with C++ or embedded environments. Experience validating AI/ML systems, including dataset curation, ground truth comparison, and edge case detection, is required, as is understanding of cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) and data pipelines. Experience working with hardware-in-the-loop or field-deployed systems is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

The Principal QA Engineer will design and implement a scalable validation infrastructure for system-level testing across hardware, AI, and software components, developing tools and frameworks to evaluate accuracy, reliability, and edge case behavior in production-like environments. They will collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to define test strategies aligned with product use cases, analyze system performance and identify failure modes across the full pipeline, and automate validation workflows to accelerate development cycles and reduce regressions. Furthermore, they will serve as a technical resource for quality across the engineering organization.

Skills

Python
Test Frameworks
C++
Embedded Systems
AI/ML Validation
Dataset Curation
Ground Truth Comparison
Edge Case Detection
AWS
GCP
Data Pipelines
Hardware-in-the-Loop
System Testing
Automation

Hayden AI

Autonomous traffic management platform using AI

About Hayden AI

Hayden AI has created an autonomous traffic management platform that uses artificial intelligence to turn vehicles into mobile street sensors, collecting real-time data to improve urban mobility. This data helps transit agencies enforce dedicated bus lanes, enhancing rider safety and making public transportation more efficient. Unlike competitors, Hayden AI combines mobile sensors with citizen-driven data for a comprehensive view of traffic conditions. The company's goal is to make cities safer and more efficient through its patented technology.

Key Metrics

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$187.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Increased competition from partners like Verra Mobility may lead to market share loss.
AI-powered enforcement systems may face public backlash over privacy concerns.
Expansion into Europe may encounter regulatory challenges and require local adaptation.

Differentiation

Hayden AI offers the first autonomous traffic management platform for urban mobility.
The company uses AI to convert vehicles into mobile street sensors for real-time data.
Hayden AI's platform creates a digital twin of cities for traffic monitoring and management.

Upsides

Recent $90 million Series C funding boosts technology expansion and market reach.
Partnership with Verra Mobility enhances comprehensive traffic solutions and platform capabilities.
Winning European awards positions Hayden AI as a leader in innovative urban mobility.

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