Software QA Vehicle Engineer

SOFTWARE QA VEHICLE ENGINEER~ Hybrid

Location: Torrance, CA

SUMMARY

• We are seeking a highly skilled Software QA Vehicle Test Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts across in-vehicle systems, embedded ECUs, middleware, vehicle connectivity modules, and end-to-end vehicle software behavior.
• This role is heavily focused on hands-on vehicle testing, expanding automated and manual test coverage for on-road and bench environments, and ensuring reliable, safe, and high-quality software releases for production vehicles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, execute, and validate in vehicle tests, including functional, integration, regression, and end to end scenario testing·
• Test system level and sub system ECUs, ensuring proper diagnostics, CAN/LIN behavior, error handling, and safety critical response patterns with thorough test reporting.
• Architect, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks (UI, API, integration, and in vehicle test automation).
• Collaborate with powertrain, connectivity, telematics, and software engineering teams to align vehicle test strategies and support CI driven validation workflows.
• Document defects with clear logs, traces, and reproduction steps collected from vehicle systems and test benches.
• Validate OTA updates, vehicle connectivity, and cloud to vehicle communication pathways.
• Execute build verification tests that gate merges, deployments, or vehicle flash operations.
• Support root cause analysis using ECU logs, network traces, CAN captures, and system behavior during vehicle operation.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or another relevant field.
• 5+ years in software quality assurance with at least 1-2 years in automotive software.
• Experience in MQTT, CAN, and LIN communication protocols.
• Experience in vehicle testing
• Proficient in testing of embedded vehicle software, systems testing, mobile apps, and web platforms.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and RESTful API validation.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, JIRA, and test management tools.
• Ability to analyze logs, network traces, and distributed system behavior.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability to evolving business and technical requirements.
• Able to adjust quickly when business needs change and help teams explain the value of solutions to stakeholders.
• Start-up environment experience is beneficial.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed for networking events, conferences, trade shows, and business activities, etc.