Prinicpal Software Validation Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Lead software validation strategy to ensure high-quality product delivery through early-stage testing and automation
• Analyze and interpret software requirements to drive optimal testability and coverage
• Design, develop, execute, and automate test plans across features, systems, and components
• Build and maintain scalable test environments, infrastructure, and defect tracking processes
• Drive high automation coverage (target ≥ 90%) through innovative test frameworks and tools
• Establish reusable test scenarios and support test-driven development (TDD) practices
• Perform vehicle-level validation and collaborate on customer Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
• Reproduce and troubleshoot issues identified in customer vehicle testing environments
• Analyze real-world customer use cases and continuously improve automated test benches
• Lead defect triaging and customer-facing defect review discussions
• Develop reporting dashboards and quality metrics aligned with DevOps practices
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in automotive software development and validation
• Strong expertise in SDLC, requirement analysis, and software quality engineering
• Hands-on experience with OEM test benches and automotive validation ecosystems
• Advanced knowledge of UI automation tools (Selenium, Robot Framework, Appium)
• Strong programming/scripting experience (Python, CAPL)
• Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to independently lead defect triaging and customer interactions
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality and efficiency

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive software and next-generation mobility solutions
• High-impact role influencing product quality at scale across global automotive programs
• Collaborative, innovation-driven work environment
• Career growth through leadership, mentoring, and technical advancement opportunities
• Exposure to global customers and advanced validation ecosystems