Automotive Engineer

Embedded testing profile - C++ - python - 10+ yrs

Job Description:

Lead Software test infrastructure development Engineer - Embedded system testing

Position Overview:

You will drive the architecture and development of the software infrastructure used for testing

Lidar firmware, perception software and associated artifacts. You will also drive strategic

technology management and future software solutions architecture that needs automotive

compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

● Architect, design, and develop a robust and scalable Python and C++ based test

automation framework for performing fully automated tests for embedded devices and

providing traceable matrix for requirements to test-case to defect tracking. Develop

automation features that allow end-to-end test coverage for all software and system

components.

● Mentor a team of skilled engineers dedicated to developing test cases, following

standard coding practices. Drive code reviews to ensure consistent coding standards

across all team members.

● Develop, implement, and optimize test strategies and plans for automotive software,

including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Firmware, digital signal processing algorithms,

and Quality Assurance) to define test requirements and review product specifications.

● Maintain a detailed understanding of the automotive industry's regulatory and safety

standards (e.g., ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, ASPICE) and ensure the team is compliant.

● Collaborating with the product owners, architects and other stakeholders to understand

the business requirements and plan the quality assurance strategies accordingly.

Qualifications:

● BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

● 8 - 12 years of experience in software testing of embedded devices, preferably in the

automotive industry.

● Strong proficiency in Python and C++ programming and relevant libraries/frameworks

for test automation.

● Proficiency in test-case development with docker/kubernetes

● Practical knowledge of verification and validation means using testbeds and simulators as

well as experience with hardware in the loop (HIL) and software in the loop (SIL) test

environments.

● Knowledge of Embedded device testing, REST APIs, UI testing, Selenium/Playwright,

Embedded Linux, Docker, SSH, Shell scripting, Linux services, Computer networks.

● Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices using Jenkins,

Jira, Bitbucket, Agile methodologies, following sprint cycle for test-case development,

system and integration testing.

● Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and

break down into simple sprint stories.

● You have a problem-solving mindset and, able to mentor and guide juniors in solving daily

development challenges.

● Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple

priorities and projects simultaneously.

Nice to Have

● Strong knowledge of automotive testing standards and frameworks, such as ISO 26262,

AUTOSAR, ASPICEetc.

● Deep understanding of automotive software systems, including embedded systems,

ADAS, infotainment, or electric vehicle control software.

● Experience with JAMA for requirements management software (or equivalent).

● Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and familiar with Agile methodologies.