Sr. QA Automation Engineer, Infotainment

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rivian's Infotainment QA team, playing a critical role in testing and ensuring quality for automotive infotainment firmware across development stages. The ideal candidate is passionate about QA, automation, and enhancing automotive technology. Responsibilities include developing test plans, resolving defects, and improving testing methodologies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work hours

Robust medical/Rx coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in integrating and testing automotive infotainment systems.
• Proficient in software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques.
• Familiar with POSIX-based embedded systems like Linux and Android.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for software modules.
• Identify and document defects during integration testing.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues.

Skills

Automation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Python

Shell scripting

pytest

Appium

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Join our Infotainment QA team where you will play a crucial role in testing and ensuring the quality of infotainment firmware and functions across all stages of the development life-cycle. Whether through automation, manual testing, or semi-automated methods, you will help verify software to meet required standards and validate its functionality.

Beyond testing, you may have to contribute to the building and enhancing of automation tools and infrastructure to support scalability. As a key member, you will not only validate infotainment systems, but also elevate standards by initiating improvements, identifying issues, collaborating across teams, and meticulously testing and verifying bug fixes until resolution.

If you're passionate about QA, automation, and delivering high-quality infotainment solutions, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for integration testing of software modules and components.
• Identify, analyze, and document defects encountered during integration testing both on sub-system HILs and in vehicle.
• Work closely with developers to resolve issues and ensure defects are effectively addressed.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and system architecture.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall testing processes and methodologies.
• Maintain test environments and ensure they are up-to-date.
• Design and implement automated integration tests to improve test efficiency and enable automated testing early in the development cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience integrating and testing automotive infotainment sub-systems or similar consumer electronics devices.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques.
• Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., git).
• Solid knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell scripting) for test automation.
• Comfortable with using with POSIX-based embedded systems; one or more of Linux, Android, QNX.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiatives and efficiently manage time and priorities.
• Experience working with android/adb.
• Automotive, CAN, and Ethernet experience is a plus.
• Experience with pytest, appium and other automation tools.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: 147,000 USD - 183,000 USD (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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