Embedded Software Test Engineer (Python, C++), Automotive
About the Opportunity
Our client is a global automotive leader building the software behind next generation connected vehicles. You will join the software development and test team responsible for the infrastructure that enables Ethernet connectivity and advanced application features in vehicles, including networking, security, inter-process communication, and power management. This is a hands-on role on a high performing team where your ideas and solutions are welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Test software components, working with product owners, developers, and test teams to turn requirements and architecture documents into test designs
- Document and validate software test plans
- Execute tests, perform root cause analysis, triage defects, and validate fixes
- Build test automation, scripts, and reporting in Python or C/C++, interfacing with existing test frameworks
- Maintain test libraries and tools that support regression and new feature testing
- Prepare and analyze test coverage reports
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
Required Experience
- 3+ years of software development and/or automation testing, preferably on embedded platforms
- Solid proficiency in reading and writing Python, with familiarity with common libraries
- Working knowledge of C or C++ for understanding existing code and writing test applications (C++ is an asset, with strong reading proficiency expected)
- Working knowledge of distributed and multithreaded system concepts
- Familiarity with manual and automated software testing procedures
- Experience with test management and defect tracking systems
- Bachelor’s degree
Nice to Have
- Experience with Jira for task management
- Automotive software exposure, including CAN and automotive Ethernet
- Knowledge of automated test environments
- Familiarity with C++ unit test frameworks
- Experience with Android
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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