Python Test Automation (Linux & Ethernet Networking Fundamentals)

KPIT; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT in Pune is seeking a Software Validation Engineer with strong Python skills to develop automated validation frameworks for embedded automotive products. You will work on HIL setups, support AI-driven validation activities, and validate Ethernet-based embedded systems and protocols.

The role emphasizes test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and a hands-on approach to networking validation, with exposure to tools like Jenkins, Git and Docker in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of software validation experience in embedded/ automotive domains.
• Strong Python programming and test automation background.
• Experience with HIL setups and Ethernet networking validation.
• CI/CD pipelines and toolchain familiarity (Jenkins, Git, Docker).

Responsibilities

• Develop automated validation frameworks for embedded products.
• Work with HIL setups and validation environments.
• Support AI-driven validation activities and data analysis.
• Validate Ethernet-based embedded products and protocols.

Skills

Python programming

OOP concepts

Multithreading

Async programming

Test automation

Embedded testing

HIL testing

CI/CD pipelines

Linux scripting

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Docker

PyModbus

Scapy

Python-CAN

Job description

Job Description

Experience: 5-10 Years | Location: Pune

Domain: Embedded Systems, Automotive, Ethernet Networking, SDV, Test Automation

Role Overview

Looking for a Software Validation Engineer with strong Python programming skills and experience in test automation, networking validation, and embedded systems testing. The candidate should be capable of developing automated validation frameworks, working on HIL setups, supporting AI-driven validation activities, and validating Ethernet-based embedded products.

Core Skills Required

• Strong Python Programming
• OOP Concepts
• Multithreading & Asynchronous Programming
• Test Automation Framework Development
• Embedded Software Validation & Testing
• HIL (Hardware-in-Loop) Testing
• CI/CD Pipeline Development
• Jenkins, Git, Docker
• Test Strategy, Execution & Debugging [Ethernovia...Python) JD | Word]

Networking Knowledge (Important)

• Ethernet Fundamentals
• Ethernet Frame Structure
• VLAN Tagging
• Routing & Switching Concepts
• Basic Network Traffic Analysis
• Understanding of Networking Protocol Validation
• Networking knowledge beyond basic scripting [Ethernovia...Python) JD | Word]

Embedded & Protocol Knowledge

• Basic Embedded Systems Understanding
• CAN Protocol
• Modbus (RTU/TCP)
• Serial Communication Concepts
• I2C & SPI (Basic Understanding Preferred)
• Microcontroller Validation Exposure [Ethernovia...Python) JD | Word]

AI & Automation Expectations

• Ability to leverage AI tools for test automation
• Generate and analyze test data using AI tools
• Create automation scripts efficiently using AI-assisted development
• Exposure to AI/ML validation infrastructure is an added advantage

Preferred Skills

• Python-CAN
• PyModbus
• Scapy
• Linux & Bash Scripting
• NumPy, Scikit-Learn
• DevOps Practices
• Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Infrastructure

Key Screening Areas

Candidate should be able to explain:

• Python OOP Concepts
• Multithreading vs Asynchronous Programming
• Ethernet Frame Structure
• VLAN Tagging
• Routing vs Switching
• CAN Basics
• Serial Communication Concepts
• I2C & SPI Basics
• CI/CD Pipeline Workflow
• Test Automation Framework Design

Required Skills

Python,Linux,Ethernet Networking ,HIL & Embedded Validation

Supported Skills

CI/CD, Jenkins & Docker ,AI