Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 4 hours ago
Software Automation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$116K/yr - $184K/yr
2+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing technology for electric vehicles. The Software Automation Engineer will ensure the delivery of high-quality connected vehicle features through test automation, collaborating with various teams to enhance test coverage and drive quality improvements.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Create and maintain automated test suites/cases for connectivity system functions for various levels of testing from functionality to performance and stress tests
Write and maintain common test libraries, utilities in Python test framework
Automate the testing of connected vehicle systems to prevent software failures and ensure quality in every new release
Build and maintain automation test benches and test runs
Interface with dev ops team to enable continuous integration and test
Work with integration and developers to improve automation coverage
Generate software test requirements and use requirement management tools
Compile test data to demonstrate the automation software meets the specified requirements
Develop reports and dashboards to track quality improvements
Ability to work closely with firmware, cloud, and validation teams
Experience authoring and reviewing test plans, automation strategy, and release readiness criteria
Drive quality improvements by identifying regressions and reporting high-quality bug reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer or Software Engineering, or related field
2+ years of relevant industry experience, with 1+ years of test automation experience in Python
Experience with Pytest, Appium or other automation frameworks and tools
Experience with Agile software development methodologies
Prior experience in IOT, telematics or Wireless systems
Familiarity with vehicle connectivity protocols (MQTT, gRPC, REST, TCP/UDP, UDS)
Working-level knowledge of Linux systems to include benchmarking and resource characterization; be comfortable with the Linux CLI
Preferred
Automation experience in embedded software, automotive field a big plus
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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