Software Test Engineer

Seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer to develop automated test solutions and validate embedded software, ECUs, and integrated hardware/software systems in an automotive environment. This role combines test automation, embedded systems validation, HIL testing, protocol testing, and system-level troubleshooting., * Design and maintain automated tests for embedded software, firmware, ECUs, and integrated systems.

• Develop test automation using C, C++, C#, Python, or similar languages.
• Create test plans, test cases, and regression suites.
• Perform functional, integration, system, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate communication across embedded controllers, vehicle networks, diagnostics, APIs, and connected hardware.
• Test automotive protocols including CAN, UDS, DoIP, J2534, and OBD-II.
• Execute testing in HIL, SIL, bench, simulator, and hardware-based environments.
• Analyze logs and diagnostics, troubleshoot failures, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, systems, and validation teams to improve test coverage and product quality.

• 3+ years of experience in Embedded Software Testing, Validation, Verification, Firmware Testing, or Test Automation.
• Experience testing embedded software, firmware, or hardware-integrated systems.
• Hands-on development of automated test frameworks and infrastructure.
• Proficiency in C/C++, C#, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with verification & validation, regression testing, and requirements-based testing.
• Strong debugging skills involving software-to-hardware interactions.
• Experience with CAN, Ethernet/TCP/IP, serial communications, or similar embedded interfaces.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive software or ECU validation experience.
• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, dSPACE, Vector, ETAS, NI, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of HIL/SIL testing and real-time operating systems (Embedded Linux, QNX, RTOS).
• Experience with automotive diagnostics, connected vehicle systems, and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, cybersecurity, and secure communications.

Environment

Hands-on role supporting embedded automotive and connected vehicle technologies, working with ECUs, vehicle networks, diagnostic tools, HIL equipment, simulators, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software quality and system reliability. Job Type & Location, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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