Software QA Vehicle Engineer

Groupe Kardol; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Kardol is seeking a Software QA Vehicle Engineer in Torrance, CA to lead QA across in-vehicle systems, embedded ECUs, and vehicle connectivity. You will expand automated and manual test coverage for on-road and bench environments to ensure safe, high-quality software releases for production vehicles.

The role focuses on hands-on vehicle testing, diagnostics, and CI-driven validation workflows, with collaboration across powertrain, connectivity, and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering.
• 5+ years in software quality assurance with automotive experience.
• Experience testing embedded vehicle software and CAN/LIN systems.
• Familiar with test automation across UI/API/in-vehicle contexts.
• Strong log and trace analysis for defect reproduction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and validate in-vehicle tests including functional and regression.
• Test ECUs and CAN/LIN behavior with thorough reporting.
• Architect and maintain scalable test automation for vehicle software.
• Collaborate with powertrain, connectivity, and software teams to align tests.
• Document defects with clear logs and reproduction steps from vehicle systems.
• Validate OTA updates and cloud-to-vehicle communication flows.
• Support CI-driven validation workflows and build verification tests.

Skills

Automotive testing

Embedded software testing

Test automation

CI/CD pipelines

Git/GitHub

CAN/LIN protocols

RESTful API validation

Troubleshooting logs

Web/mobile testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Test management tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

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.