Staff Software Quality Architect

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Milford, MO is seeking a Senior Software Quality Architect to design robust testing strategies and automated frameworks for mechatronic ECUs. You will lead CI/CD initiatives and align system design with the VMEC platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science and 6–8+ years of relevant experience, with travel up to 10% and a hybrid work arrangement (three days in-person, two remote).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with required experience.
• Six years of Python and C/C++ experience including embedded software.
• Three years with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker).
• Three years with source control platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Gerrit).
• Three years designing automated test frameworks and pipelines with TestRail, Polarion, JIRA.
• Two years automotive embedded systems and CAN/Ethernet.
• Two years Linux and AUTOSAR.
• Two years ASPICE and ISO 26262 awareness.
• Two years HIL and co-simulation testing.
• Willing to report to local office; up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust testing strategies and automation for mechatronic ECUs.
• Align CI system design with VMEC requirements and platform architecture.
• Communicate CI vision, roadmap, and improvements to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Identify enhancements to CI systems, test infrastructure, and quality processes.
• Improve reliability, test coverage, and feedback speed.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams on test strategy and CI adoption.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Work under a hybrid policy with three days in-office and two days remote.

Skills

Python Programming

C/C++ Embedded

Technical Leadership

Automated Testing

Education

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

Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Gerrit

TestRail

Polarion

JIRA

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

• Design and architect robust testing strategies and automation frameworks using executable specifications for mechatronic systems
• Align CI system design and evolution with VMEC user requirements and the SDV Mechatronic Platform architecture
• Communicate the CI vision, roadmap, and improvement opportunities to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Identify and drive enhancements to CI systems, test infrastructure, and quality processes
• Improve reliability, test coverage, and feedback speed
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams on test strategy, CI adoption, and built-in quality practices for mechatronic ECUs
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally
• Work under a hybrid policy with three days in-office and two days remote

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and eight (8) years of experience as a Software Quality Architect, Software Test Architect, Software Test Engineer, or related occupation; OR Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and six (6) years of experience in one of those occupations
• Six (6) years of experience with Python and C/C++, including embedded software development
• Three (3) years of experience with CI/CD tools and frameworks including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Docker
• Three (3) years of experience with source control platforms including GitHub, GitLab, and Gerrit
• Three (3) years of experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks and pipelines, including integration with TestRail, Polarion, and JIRA
• Two (2) years of experience with automotive embedded systems and communication technologies, including CAN and Ethernet
• Two (2) years of experience with Linux and AUTOSAR
• Two (2) years of experience applying ASPICE, ISO 26262 (awareness), and BDD/TDD methodologies
• Two (2) years of experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and co-simulation-based test environments for mechatronic ECUs
• Must be able to report to the local office
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing robust testing strategies and automation frameworks for mechatronic systems, with a strong focus on CI/CD practices and quality processes. Proficient in embedded software development and familiar with automotive standards and methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Python Programming
• C/C++ Embedded Software Development
• CI/CD Tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker)
• Automated Test Frameworks and Pipelines
• Automotive Embedded Systems (CAN, Ethernet)

Hard Skills

• Software Quality Architecture
• Test Strategy Development
• Automated Testing
• Integration with TestRail, Polarion, JIRA
• Linux Operating System
• AUTOSAR
• ASPICE
• ISO 26262 Awareness
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
• Co-Simulation-Based Testing

Soft Skills

• Technical Leadership
• Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Mechatronic Systems
• Continuous Integration
• Quality Processes
• Feedback Speed Improvement
• Test Coverage

Tools & Technologies

• GitHub
• GitLab
• Gerrit