Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Infotainment

Palo Alto, California, Remote. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will lead testing projects for infotainment firmware and functions. You will develop test plans, execute automation, and perform root-cause analysis on defects.

What you will do

Lead test projects from planning through completion
Develop and execute test plans and test cases for Infotainment Media applications
Identify, analyze, and document defects during integration testing
Drive root-cause analysis and resolution to closure
Work with developers to resolve issues and communicate risk
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and architecture
Plan and prioritize testing activities across multiple workstreams
Serve as a technical lead and mentor within the QA team
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes
Design and implement automated integration tests for media use cases

Required qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or greater in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8+ years hands-on experience integrating and testing automotive infotainment sub-systems or similar consumer electronics devices
Demonstrated experience leading test projects or initiatives
Excellent communication skills
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques
Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., git)
Solid scripting skills (Python, Shell)
Comfortable with POSIX-based embedded systems (Linux, Android, and/or QNX)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage time/priorities
Experience with android/adb

Nice to have

Automotive, CAN, and Ethernet experience
Experience with pytest, Appium, and other automation tools

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Annual company performance bonus program
Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health coverage
Retirement savings
Time off
Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture addressing electric vehicle challenges through technology like operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud solutions.