Software Test Engineer

generalmotors; Newark Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Software QA Engineer to ensure quality through test plans, cases, and automation. You will work with the development team to identify defects and drive high-quality software delivery.

The role involves automating tests, maintaining scripts, and configuring test environments to mirror production, including VCU setups. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and 2 years of hands-on testing experience, including automation with Selenium, Cypress, Unittest,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2 years of software engineering/validation experience.
• 2 years of experience with Test Planning, Test Case Development, Execution, Automation, and Documentation.
• Experience with Automation Test Frameworks: Selenium, Cypress, Unittest, Appium, Cucumber, Katalon Studio.
• Knowledge of automotive infotainment system operation and embedded automotive modules.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting and databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans and test cases for software products.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve efficiency.
• Execute tests manually and via automated tools; report defects to developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to verify requirements and fix issues.
• Set up test environments mirroring production (VCU) and keep them up to date.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally; report to local office as needed.

Skills

Test Planning

Test Case Development

Execution

Automation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Unittest

Appium

Cucumber

Katalon Studio

Python

Job description

Job Description

DUTIES

Ensure the quality and reliability of software products through the design and execution of test plans, test cases, and automated testing processes. Collaborate with the development team to identify and address software defects and ensure the delivery of high-quality software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and specifications. Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on project requirements. Execute test cases manually and through automated testing tools. Identify, record, and track software defects, and work closely with developers to resolve issues. Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes. Implement and execute automated regression testing. Document and communicate test results and status reports to the development team and stakeholders. Maintain documentation of test cases, test scripts, and testing processes. Set up and configure test environments to mirror production environments (benches/vehicles). Keep test environments up-to-date with the latest software versions and configurations (VCU). Up to 25% domestic and international travel. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Systems Engineer, Validation Engineer, or related role. Two years of experience with: Test Planning, Test Case Development, Execution, Automation, and Documentation; Automation Test Frameworks including Selenium, Cypress, Unittest, Appium, Cucumber, and Katalon Studio; Automotive infotainment system operation; Embedded automotive modules; Speech recognition systems; and Software coding, scripting languages, and databases including Python.

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