Staff System Test Automation Engineer, AI

The role

This person will lead quality efforts across AI-driven embedded and cloud-connected systems. They will validate AI model testing, deployment, monitoring, and test automation.

What you will do

• Collaborate with diverse teams to define testing strategies.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans using automated and manual testing.
• Triage integration issues, replicate problems, and assist in identifying root causes.
• Escalate potential issues to the Project Manager/Executive team.
• Track testing activities and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Identify areas for improvement in test coverage and methodology.
• Act as the gatekeeper for each release.
• Work with the development team to orchestrate AI model deployment, testing, and scoring.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other related fields
• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software in data centers, networking, security, cloud services, or the automotive industry
• Minimum 1+ year of experience with AI model development and testing
• Proficient in test methodologies with experience in system-level testing of physical devices
• Familiarity with the Linux command line and proficiency in shell scripting
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance for the Cloud Platform developed on private and public Cloud Infrastructure
• Strong expertise in AI fundamentals, neural networks, and model deployment and ML flow
• Strong experience in E2E testing of cloud-controlled / monitored embedded products
• Review and challenge product requirements, design, and functional specifications
• Proficient in developing, reviewing, and modifying Python scripts
• Experience with designing and implementing test tools for AI/ML automation and deployment
• Familiarity with common test frameworks such as PyTest, Playwright, Behave, or similar

Nice to have

• MS degree
• Familiarity with test tools in the data analytics space

Benefits

• Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Unlimited paid time off per year
• 14+ paid holidays
• Hybrid office work arrangement
• Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
• Wellness benefit allowance
• Phone & Internet reimbursement
• Computer Accessory Allowance

About the company

Sonatus is driving the transformation to AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, the company has 250+ employees worldwide.