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Software Test Engineer

Actalent · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$50–$65/hrContract

About the role

Join a dynamic team as a Software Test Engineer in the Functional Safety group, contributing to the development of robust, data-driven automation systems for vehicle electronics. This role involves working across the entire product life cycle, from engineering validation to high-volume production, in a fast-paced environment where projects quickly transition from ideas to deployed test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive test strategies using in-house Python automation frameworks to enhance validation software across all vehicle platforms.
  • Manage and optimize Linux-based tester infrastructure through shell scripting and configuration management for system reliability.
  • Build and maintain data visualization and analysis pipelines via application development, PostgreSQL databases, and dashboards to streamline data review and track performance metrics.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for test hardware platforms, equipment automation, software infrastructure, and overall system efficiency.
  • Collaborate daily with integration and design teams to enhance test automation capabilities, communicate validation results, and coordinate project schedules.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or equivalent in automotive, robotics, or related industries.
  • Strong programming proficiency in Python for test automation and data post-processing.
  • Experience with firmware development in C/C++.
  • Proficiency in Linux environments and scripting for automation and tooling development.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Familiarity with SQL or time-series database storage and visualization tools such as PostgreSQL and InfluxDB.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey relevant information effectively.
  • Hands-on experience in system interaction and task automation through scripting or robotic systems.

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