Test Automation Engineer

Role: Test Automation Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Required Qualifications

• 6+ 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 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.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.62 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person