Software Test Automation Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA

Life & disability insurance

401K retirement

Referral bonuses

Training opportunities

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for IVI software in Palo Alto, CA. You will contribute to test strategy, scripts, and defect resolution across functional and system levels.

The role emphasizes strong Python automation skills, experience with Pytest, Selenium/WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or Gherkin/Cucumber, and collaboration within a QA-focused team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Proven hands-on track record of building, maintaining, and executing automated test suites.
• Strong proficiency in Python for automation scripts and test utilities.
• Direct experience with Pytest, Appium, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or Gherkin/Cucumber.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and extend automated testing frameworks and scripts for application logic and system validation.
• Define, implement, and run automated test strategies, plans, and suites across functional, integration, and system levels.
• Write clean, scalable automation code using Python and standard testing frameworks.
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear steps and logs to enable resolution.
• Refine test automation strategies and coverage to improve overall QA practices.

Skills

Python

Pytest

Appium

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Gherkin

Cucumber

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

JFrog

Job description

Software Test Automation Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Software QA Automation Engineer to work onour In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software. You will be a key driver and enabler of quality andefficiency within our software development lifecycle. You won't just be executing tests; youwill be responsible for contributing to, designing, building, and maintaining scalable androbust automation frameworks that ensure our products are reliable and high performing. You will ensure the required test coverage is in place and build it up at gaps. We are lookingfor a candidate who views quality as a continuous process and possesses strong testautomation fundamentals to elevate our software quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Framework Development: Contribute to, design, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks and test scripts for application logic and system validation.
• Test Strategy & Execution: Define, implement, and execute automated test strategies, test plans, and test suites across functional, integration, and system levels.
• Scripting: Write high-quality, clean, scalable, and maintainable automation code using Python and industry-standard testing frameworks.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, track, and isolate software defects to resolution with clear, reproducible steps and detailed logs.
• Process Improvement: Continuously refine test automation strategies, coverage, and overall QA practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Required Qualifications (Must Haves)

• Experience & Test Fundamentals: Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation, with a strong foundation in core testing methodologies, test lifecycle management, and test design techniques.
• Test Automation: Proven hands‑on track record of building, maintaining, and executing automated test suites for complex software applications.
• Language: Demonstrated expertise and strong proficiency in Python for developingautomation scripts and test utilities.
• Test Automation Frameworks: Direct experience with test automation frameworks and tools specifically Pytest, Appium, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or Gherkin/Cucumber.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience).

Preferred Skills (Nice to Haves)

• Domain Experience: Background in Automotive electronics, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems, EV platforms, or embedded systems (Linux / Android stack).
• Communication Protocols: Familiarity with vehicle and wireless communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, LIN, or UDS.
• CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or jFrog artifact management.
• Test Management & Reporting: Hands‑on experience with test case management tools (TestRail) and reporting frameworks (Allure).
• Environments & Methods: Proficiency in Linux and macOS command-line environments, image comparison techniques for UI testing, or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) setups.
• Additional Languages & Architecture: Exposure to C, C++, Rust, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), BDD/TDD methodologies, or performance and security testing.

Soft Skills

• Analytical Mindset: You enjoy breaking down complex problems to understand howto make systems stronger and more reliable.
• Communication: Ability to explain technical risks, test results, and defect details clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactivity: You don't wait for bugs to be reported; you anticipate potential points offailure early in the lifecycle.

Estimated Min Rate

$70.00

Estimated Max Rate

$80.00

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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