Data Quality Specialist

Applied Compute

Applied Compute

Data Science, Quality Assurance

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Posted on May 23, 2026

Location

Sunnyvale

Employment Type

Contract

Department

Data Engineering

About the role

As a Data Quality Specialist you will be a critical component of our autonomous vehicle data pipeline. You will ensure the integrity and quality of data collected from our test vehicles, which is essential for training and improving our self-driving systems. Your meticulous review and verification processes will help maintain high data standards and facilitate the development of more accurate and reliable autonomous driving algorithms.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Review and validate data collected from test drives to ensure completeness, accuracy, and relevance

  • Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline data verification processes

  • Identify anomalies, inconsistencies, and quality issues in collected datasets

  • Assist with data annotation and labeling to support machine learning model training

  • Document quality standards and create comprehensive reports on data quality metrics

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve data collection methodologies

  • Support the continuous improvement of data verification workflows

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 2+ years experience in data analysis, quality assurance, or related technical field

  • Familiarity with data annotation tools and workflows

  • Experience with data validation techniques and quality control processes for AV domain

  • Attention to detail and analytical mindset

  • Experience with sensor data (LiDAR, radar, camera) from autonomous vehicles

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience with data visualization tools

  • Prior experience in autonomous vehicle or automotive industries

  • Programming skills in Python or similar languages for automation script development

  • Experience with Linux

  • Experience with software tools/services like Slack, Jira, and Confluence

  • Experience with Google Workspace

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $55,000 - $90,000 USD annually.