We are looking for a Vehicle Level Test Engineer - Android Automotive to validate HMI applications and headless services in real vehicle environments and production-like setups.
This role is critical in ensuring that features validated in controlled environments perform consistently when integrated with the full vehicle ecosystem, including Tier-1 systems, vehicle signals, and connected services. You will focus on end-to-end validation, system stability, and cross-application impact analysis to ensure production readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Vehicle-Level Testing & Validation
- Perform rigorous testing of Android Automotive HMI applications and headless services on:
- Actual vehicles
- Vehicle simulators / HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups
- Validate real-world scenarios including:
- Driving conditions
- Network variability (offline/online transitions)
- Vehicle state changes (ignition, charging, etc.)
Test Case Design & Coverage
- Design and execute detailed test cases covering:
- Functional scenarios
- Non-functional scenarios (performance, stability, reliability)
- Edge cases across vehicle conditions and user interactions
- Ensure comprehensive coverage across IVI features and ecosystem integrations
Ecosystem & Integration Validation
- Validate integration with:
- Tier-1 components and middleware
- Vehicle signals (CAN/LIN) and telematics systems
- Connected services and dependent applications
- Ensure that new features or fixes do not break existing applications or system behavior
Cross-Environment Consistency
- Compare and validate builds across:
- Development (DEV)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Production (PROD)
- Ensure zero or minimal delta between standalone testing and integrated Tier-1 environments
- Identify and resolve discrepancies across environments
Defect Analysis & Reporting
- Identify, log, and track vehicle-level defects and integration issues
- Perform root cause analysis for issues spanning multiple system layers
- Share detailed test reports including:
- Test coverage and execution status
- Defect trends and severity
- Integration and performance observations
Collaboration & Validation Support
- Work closely with:
- HMI developers and QA teams
- Android framework and platform teams
- Tier-1 suppliers and integration partners
- Support release validation, sign-off activities, and production readiness checks
Required Skills & Expertise
Automotive Testing
- Strong experience in vehicle-level testing and validation
- Experience working with real vehicles, HIL setups, and simulators
- Deep understanding of automotive testing methodologies
Android Automotive (AAOS)
- Experience testing Android Automotive HMI and IVI systems
- Understanding of:
- System services and headless applications
- Multi-layer architecture (App Framework HAL)
Vehicle Systems & Integration
- Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN)
- Experience with vehicle signals, diagnostics, and telematics integration
- Familiarity with Tier-1 ecosystem and middleware integration
Debugging & Analysis
- Strong debugging skills using:
- Ability to analyze cross-layer issues involving apps, framework, and vehicle systems
Test Management & Reporting
- Experience in test case management tools (JIRA, TestRail, etc.)
- Strong documentation skills for detailed reporting and traceability
Good to Have
- Experience with automation tools for vehicle-level validation
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and release validation workflows
- Exposure to performance testing in real vehicle environments
- Understanding of OTA updates and release lifecycle in automotive
- Familiarity with multi-display systems (Cluster, IVI, HUD)
Key Metrics of Success
- High defect detection rate at vehicle integration level
- Minimal production defects post-release
- Consistency across DEV, QA, and PROD environments
- Reduction in integration-related regressions
- Quality and clarity of test reports and insights
What You'll Work On
- Validation of Android Automotive IVI systems in real vehicle environments
- End-to-end testing across HMI, system services, and vehicle integrations
- Ensuring production readiness for next-generation connected vehicle platforms
- Collaboration across OEM, Tier-1, and platform teams
Skills
Automotive Testing / Validation with strong exposure to Android Automotive and vehicle-level testing
