ThunderSoft · 10 hours ago
Senior Test Automation Engineer, IVI
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThunderSoft is a company focused on the automotive sector, seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to join their In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) team. The role involves maintaining automation frameworks and test suites for advanced EV IVI systems, ensuring quality and reliability of both hardware and software components.
AutomotiveEnterprise SoftwareIntelligent SystemsInternet of ThingsMobileSoftware
Hiring Manager
Stella Zheng
Responsibilities
Contribute, improve, and maintain robust automation frameworks and test scripts for in-vehicle infotainment systems, encompassing both hardware and software aspects
Implement and execute automated tests across various layers, including UI validation and application logic
Develop and extend automated test suites using Python and Pytest for functional, integration, and system-level testing
Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions to enable continuous testing and provide rapid feedback to development teams
Create test cases, test plans, and test execution within Testrail, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and traceability
Collaborate closely with development, hardware, and software teams to understand requirements, identify test gaps, and troubleshoot complex issues
Develop and maintain sophisticated test environments, including hardware setups and software configurations necessary for IVI testing
Analyze test results, report defects with clear, reproducible steps, and provide detailed logs to support the debugging process
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, automation strategies, and overall product quality for the IVI systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
3+ years of experience in QA Automation, Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), or a similar role, with a strong focus on applications, embedded systems or automotive electronics
Demonstrated expertise in Python, specifically for developing test automation scripts with Pytest
Extensive hands-on experience with Appium for automating tests of Android applications, particularly within a virtualized environment
Proven experience with image comparison tools and techniques for effective UI automation and validation
Strong understanding and practical experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically integrating and orchestrating automation jobs with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
Proficiency in test case management, test execution, and reporting using Testrail, Allure, or similar tools
Familiarity with artifact management tools such as jFrog
In-depth understanding and experience testing systems that utilize key communication protocols: CAN (Controller Area Network), Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with an ability to diagnose complex hardware-software integration issues
Preferred
Direct experience in the automotive industry, specifically with In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems development or testing
Knowledge of other automotive communication protocols (e.g., LIN, CAN) or diagnostic protocols (e.g., UDS)
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologies
Familiarity with automotive industry standards and processes
Experience with performance testing, stress testing, and security testing of embedded systems
Company
ThunderSoft
ThunderSoft is a provider of operating system technologies, products and solutions, experts in mobile, IoT, automotive, and enterprise.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.44M2022-07-04Post Ipo Equity
2015-12-10IPO
2014-11-05Series Unknown
Leadership Team
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Hongfei Zhao
Chairman
Pengcheng Zou
Executive President
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