Vehicle Performance and Validation Engineer

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

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Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)

Responsibilities

• Establish a comprehensive vehicle performance development and validation framework, monitor vehicle performance trends, analyze user pain points, and track updates in performance regulations and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to define Vehicle Target Specifications (VTS) and conduct feasibility assessments, ensuring alignment with internal performance requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate the breakdown of overall performance targets into module-specific objectives, establishing Subsystem Target Specifications (SSTS) to guide the development process across all vehicle systems.
• Provide on-site support at production facilities, ensuring timely resolution and cross-functional coordination of vehicle performance-related challenges.
• Oversee the identification and resolution of aftermarket performance issues, collaborating with stakeholders to confirm and implement necessary improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, automation, vehicle engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in the vehicle and system development process, with experience in vehicle performance development, including at least two full vehicle performance integration projects.
• Well-versed in market-specific vehicle performance development requirements, along with a strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Experienced driver, proficient in conducting vehicle performance evaluations from a simulated user perspective.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Prior work experience with a major automaker

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.