Senior Software Test Engineer

Sapphire Stream Technology; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Stream Technologies in Southfield, MI is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to test, verify, and validate automotive infotainment and connected vehicle software at bench and in-vehicle levels.

You will conduct log collection, root-cause analysis, OTA/USB update validation, and document results in Jira while collaborating with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality software releases. A Master’s degree and 3 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, or foreign equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in software test/QA for automotive or infotainment domains.
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies, including automated and regression testing.
• Experience with log collection and root-cause analysis in vehicle software environments.

Responsibilities

• Test, verify, and validate automotive infotainment and connected vehicle software through manual and automated testing at bench and vehicle levels.
• Collect and analyze logs to support defect isolation and root-cause analysis.
• Validate OTA/USB updates across vehicle modules and bench setups.
• Document results in Jira and collaborate with development/QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Perform automated testing to improve coverage and efficiency; develop/test automation scripts.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

QA methodologies

Automated testing

Education

Master's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Gerrit

Artifactory

NeoVI Fire2 / Vehicle Spy

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer

Work Location: Southfield, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Test, verify, and validate automotive infotainment and connected vehicle software through manual and automated testing at bench and vehicle levels; perform log collection, root-cause analysis, and OTA/USB update validation; document results in Jira; and collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

• Test, verify, and reproduce infotainment system issues, including audio defects, CarPlay functionality failures, connectivity problems, projection issues, and system performance concerns on Vehicle Cockpit Infotainment System Software.
• Collect and analyze logs using NeoVI Fire2 (Vehicle Spy), gmlogger, SOC/VIP logs (via Tera Term), and USB/OTA logs to support defect isolation and root-cause analysis.
• Reproduce, validate, and troubleshoot OTA and USB software update issues across CSM/VCU modules; download builds from Artifactory, flash software images, configure test environments, and verify successful update behavior.
• Conduct release validation on vehicles and bench setups to identify software bugs across audio, connectivity, projection, and system-level features.
• Execute unit tests, sanity tests, regression tests, system tests, and performance tests to ensure software quality and stability; document results in Jira and coordinate follow-up testing with developers.
• Perform automated testing, including FIO testing, USB update automation, Monkey testing, and performance testing to improve test coverage and efficiency; develop or execute automated scripts to support repeatable validation workflows.
• Work closely with developers to collect detailed logs, reproduce complex issues, assist in debugging, and verify software fixes; perform QA+1 reviews in Gerrit/GitHub after verification.
• Document test procedures, test results, and issue reproduction steps in Jira and internal systems; share testing knowledge with colleagues and support team members in daily tasks and troubleshooting.
• Support urgent validation tasks, including after-hours testing, OTA/USB update verification, FIO testing, and plant support activities; assist with time-critical testing during release cycles or production events.
• Collaborate with internal development teams, QA teams, and external partners to resolve issues efficiently and ensure high-quality software releases; participate in design discussions, technical reviews, and requirement clarifications.
• Review and create system/functionality specifications based on customer and end users’ requirements; create test plans and cases according to the project schedule and software functional requirements.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies; define infotainment test and automation strategy and develop effective test execution plans aligned to vehicle program milestones.

Knowledge and Skills Applied:

• Infotainment and vehicle systems knowledge, including audio systems, CarPlay, connectivity, projection features, OTA, and USB update mechanisms.
• Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools, including unit, sanity, regression, system, and release validation testing.
• Software development, test automation framework, tool development, and scripting.
• Programming skills in Java, C++, and Python.
• Knowledge of CAN communication and diagnostic tools, including NeoVI Fire2 (Vehicle Spy).
• Knowledge of SW configuration tools, including Tera Term, Gerrit, GitHub, Jira, OpenGrok, and Artifactory.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall software development processes.
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux Ubuntu, and Android.
• Frameworks (Spring), IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse, Visual Studio), Databases (MySQL), Testing (Postman).

Requirements

Master’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, or foreign equivalent + 3 years of experience.

Internal Reference ID: REQ-QA006

Rate Of Pay: $102,981 per year

Location Of Employment: 2000 Town Center, Unit 660, Southfield, MI 48075

Contact: [e-mail] | Sapphire Stream Technologies