Test Automation Engineer

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer

Location: Irvine or Palo Alto

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 6 / 12 Month

Work Type: Onsite

Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidates education work experience work location specific job duties certifications etc.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer to design implement and test embedded software for automotive infotainment platform software.
The ideal candidate is a high achiever who thrives on exploring uncharted territories challenging the status quo and championing new ideas.
As a member of technical team you will also interface with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a skilled and collaborative engineer to lead the development and execution of automated testing for embedded applications.
This role is responsible for designing and developing automated test scripts creating script packages and maintaining test automation environments for test execution.
You will build and manage CI/CD pipelines for test automation execute functional performance and stress tests and review and publish test results.
Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining comprehensive test plans managing test case systems automating test planning and execution workflows and working closely with development teams to debug and resolve issues.

The ideal candidate will also define and integrate automated test pipelines into the broader development workflow and communicate technical updates challenges and solutions effectively across software hardware and program management teams.

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position

Required Skills:
BS in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering
8 years in software validation and system test leadership
Strong proficiency in Python (Pytest) and automation framework development
Extensive experience testing embedded Linux and Android applications
4 years with Docker and Jenkins for CI/CD automation
Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN DOIP Ethernet) and application protocols (UDS SomeIP)
Hands-on experience with USB UART SPI I2C interfaces
Proficient in tools such as CANoe PCAN Wireshark and PacketSender
Experience with Android CTS and Monkey testing
Expertise in building data-driven automation frameworks and test management tools like TestRail or Xray
Skilled in developing system and subsystem-level test plans and

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