Sr. Software Engineer in Test

nio.com; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Free lunch and snacks

Onsite gym

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company located in California is seeking a highly motivated QA/Validation Engineer. This role focuses on test automation, system validation, and continuous integration pipelines for a next-generation automotive operating system and hypervisor platform. Applicants should have strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, and Bash scripting, along with 5+ years of experience in embedded systems. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test design and automation for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with hardware setups including board-level testing, logs, and debugging tools.
• Solid understanding of test automation frameworks and debugging methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test suites for OS foundation layers and hypervisor components.
• Build and enhance scalable test frameworks to improve coverage, efficiency, and debugging capabilities.
• Collaborate with SCRUM teams to ensure delivery of high-quality, functionally safe software.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Bash scripting

Jenkins pipelines (CI/CD automation)

Git-based version control workflows

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

GitLab CI

Job description

You will work closely with cross-functional SCRUM teams, contributing to both **software** **validation** **frameworks and hardware-based testing environments**.## **Key Responsibilities*** Design, develop, and execute **automated test suites** for OS foundation layers and hypervisor components.* Build and enhance **scalable test frameworks** to improve coverage, efficiency, and debugging capabilities.* Develop and maintain **CI/CD** **pipelines (Jenkins-based)** for automated validation, regression, and nightly test execution.* Set up and manage **hardware** **validation** **environments**, including board bring-up, flashing, logging, and remote execution.* Collaborate with SCRUM teams (development, system, and safety) to ensure delivery of **high-quality, functionally safe software**.* Create and maintain **test specifications,** **validation** **plans, and user documentation** for test tools and environments.* Analyze failures from CI/CD runs, identify root causes, and drive **debugging and issue resolution**.* Support **long-duration, stress, and** **reliability** **testing** across multiple platforms.* Contribute to **continuous improvement** **of** **QA** **processes, automation coverage, and** **test infrastructure**.## **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in **Electrical Engineering****,** **Computer****Engineering****,** **Computer Science**, or equivalent.* **5+ years of experience** in test design and automation for **embedded** **systems**.* Strong programming skills in: + **Python** + **C/C****++** + **Bash** **scripting*** Hands-on experience with: + **Jenkins****pipelines** **(****CI/CD** **automation)** + **Git-based version control workflows*** Experience working with **hardware setups** (board-level testing, logs, debugging tools).* Solid understanding of **test automation frameworks and debugging methodologies**.* Ability to work effectively in a **global, cross-functional team environment**.* Strong ownership mindset with a focus on **quality and customer impact**.## **Preferred Qualifications*** Working Experience with one or more **operating systems**: + Linux OS internals + FreeRTOS + SafeRTOS* Experience with **virtualization technologies**: + KVM + QEMU* Experience with **containerization and** **DevOps** **tools**: + Docker + Jenkins + GitLab CI* Knowledge of **functional safety** **standards (****ISO** **26262)**.* Experience with **automotive** **and networking protocols**: + Ethernet, TCP/IP + CAN / LIN networks* Exposure to **stress and** **reliability** **tools** (e.g., stress-ng) is a plus.We are looking for a highly motivated **QA** **/** **Validation** **Engineer** to join our team working on a **Next-Generation** **Automotive****Operating System** **and** **Hypervisor** **platform**. This role focuses on **test automation, system validation, and** **continuous integration** **pipelines**, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and functionally safe automotive software solutions.* Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.* Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only. It does not include discretionary bonus, equity, or benefits.* Anthem Blue Cross, HSA, and Kaiser HMO medical plans with $0 for Employee Only Coverage.* Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plan. Both provide options with a $0 paycheck contribution covering you and your eligible dependents.* Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Anthem Blue Cross medical plan* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)* 401(k) with Brokerage Link option* Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance* Employee Assistance Program* Sick and Vacation time* 13 Paid Holidays a year* Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)* Paid Disability Leave for first 6 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)* Voluntary benefits including: Voluntary Life and AD&D options for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependent child(ren), pet insurance* Commuter benefits* Mobile Cell Phone Credit* Free lunch and snacks* Onsite gym* Employee discounts and perks program