Infotainment Test Engineer - Android and AR/VR Experience

Global Connect Technologies; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Mountain View, CA, is seeking an Infotainment Test Engineer focused on Android validation and AR/VR technologies to join our hardware‑software integration team.

You will design and execute test plans for AAOS infotainment, AR/VR apps, and multimedia features, analyze logs, coordinate with developers, and drive quality through automation and rigorous validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 3–8+ years of experience in infotainment or embedded software validation.
• Strong experience in Android Validation or Android Automotive OS (AAOS) testing.
• Hands-on experience testing AR/VR applications or immersive user interfaces.
• Experience with infotainment systems, HMI validation, multimedia, and connectivity testing.
• Knowledge of Android debugging tools including ADB, Logcat, and Bug Reports.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, USB, GPS, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay validation.
• Familiarity with Linux and embedded systems.
• Experience writing automation scripts using Python is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Android-based infotainment systems.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end validation of infotainment features.
• Validate Android Automotive OS (AAOS) applications, system services, multimedia, connectivity, navigation, and HMI functionality.
• Test and validate AR/VR features, immersive user experiences, and 3D visualization applications.
• Verify Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, USB, GPS, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and multimedia functionalities.
• Perform validation of audio, video, display, touch interface, voice assistant, and user interaction features.
• Analyze logs using ADB, Logcat, Bug Reports, and debugging tools to identify software defects.
• Report, track, and verify defects using defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with software developers and system engineers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Participate in requirement reviews and provide feedback to improve product quality.
• Support automation efforts using Python or scripting tools to improve testing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with software quality standards and release requirements.

Skills

Android validation

AR/VR testing

Test planning

Python scripting

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ADB

Logcat

Jira

Azure DevOps

Linux

CI/CD tools (Jenkins)

Robot Framework/Appium (UI automation)

Job description

Job Title: Infotainment Test Engineer (Android Validation & AR/VR)

Location: Mountain View, California

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Infotainment Test Engineer with expertise in Android validation and AR/VR technologies to join our engineering team in Mountain View, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience validating Android-based infotainment systems, AR/VR applications, and automotive HMI features. You will work closely with software developers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality infotainment experiences through comprehensive testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Android-based infotainment systems.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end validation of infotainment features.
• Validate Android Automotive OS (AAOS) applications, system services, multimedia, connectivity, navigation, and HMI functionality.
• Test and validate AR/VR features, immersive user experiences, and 3D visualization applications.
• Verify Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, GPS, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and multimedia functionalities.
• Perform validation of audio, video, display, touch interface, voice assistant, and user interaction features.
• Analyze logs using ADB, Logcat, Bug Reports, and debugging tools to identify software defects.
• Report, track, and verify defects using defect management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with software developers and system engineers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Participate in requirement reviews and provide feedback to improve product quality.
• Support automation efforts using Python or scripting tools to improve testing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with software quality standards and release requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–8+ years of experience in infotainment or embedded software validation.
• Strong experience in Android Validation or Android Automotive OS (AAOS) testing.
• Hands-on experience testing AR/VR applications or immersive user interfaces.
• Experience with infotainment systems, HMI validation, multimedia, and connectivity testing.
• Strong knowledge of Android debugging tools including ADB, Logcat, and Bug Reports.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, GPS, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay validation.
• Familiarity with Linux and embedded systems.
• Experience writing automation scripts using Python is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Android Automotive OS (AAOS).
• Exposure to automotive infotainment systems and connected vehicle technologies.
• Knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, and automotive communication protocols.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Robot Framework, Appium, or Android UI automation.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.