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ALSO. · 2 months ago

Tools & Automation Lead Engineer

positionPalo Alto
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$170K/yr - $220K/yr
date7+ years exp

ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to meet global mobility challenges. The Tools & Automation Lead Engineer will lead a team to architect and implement developer efficiency tools, manage test environments, and integrate various systems to enhance software and hardware integration.

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Responsibilities

Lead a team of Tools Engineers to architect, design, develop & implement developer efficiency tools
Manage SIL and HIL test environments using Automation framework, driving a critical role in SW/HW integration
Drive the design and implementation of scalable test execution workflows with automation hooks integrated into CI/CD pipelines
Integrate third-party Test Management Systems & Requirements databases along with Build systems such as Git & AWS
Develop infrastructure for report generation, test dashboards, traceability matrices, and system metrics
Develop product tools such as command line interfaces & associated scripting for purposes of engineering & serviceability interfacing
Write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code, primarily using Python, while expertly utilizing the Qt framework (specifically PyQt or PySide) to create compelling cross-platform graphical user interfaces
Systematically troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and platform-specific anomalies across diverse operating system versions and hardware configurations
Actively participate in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain high standards of code quality
Stay informed about emerging technologies, new tools, evolving platform standards (for Windows and macOS), and advancements within the Python and Qt ecosystems to propose and implement improvements in development processes and product capabilities

Qualification

Python programmingQt frameworkCI/CD practicesTest automation toolsGit version controlEmbedded software developmentHardware interfacingTroubleshootingDebuggingCross-functional collaboration

Required

BS or MS in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other relevant fields
7+ years of professional experience in Software Design & Development of Tools & Infrastructure for Quality Assurance, CI/CD practices, embedded software/firmware development
Strong proficiency and professional experience in Python programming with hands-on experience building test frameworks and test integration tools
Strong hands-on experience developing with the Qt framework, specifically utilizing Python bindings such as PyQt or PySide, for building cross-platform applications
Practical familiarity with the macOS development environment and toolchain, including demonstrable experience using Xcode for tasks such as building, debugging, code signing, etc
Proficiency using modern version control systems, with a strong preference for Git
Familiarity with Test automation tools for verification of vertically integrated Products including embedded firmware, application software, mobile app & cloud backend system integration (e.g. Selenium, Appium, Espresso, RobotFramework, Vysor, etc.)
Experience interfacing with hardware via I2C, SPI, USB, JTAG is required and familiarity with the automotive domain (protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, UDS, etc) is preferred
Passion for and demonstrated proficiency in working with cross-functional hardware and software teams

Preferred

Familiarity with the automotive domain (protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, UDS, etc) is preferred

Benefits

Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.

Company

ALSO.

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We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
dateFounded in 2025
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://ridealso.com

H1B Sponsorship

ALSO. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$305M
Key Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M

Recent News

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2025-12-09
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2025-12-04
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2025-11-18
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