Principal Engineer Software Test Release

CARIAD Inc

Mountain View, CA, United States
On-site
Python or c/c++ development
Embedded linux bsp testing
Pytest automation framework
CARIAD Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer for Software Test Release, responsible for developing and operating software test capabilities for automotive technology. The position requires expertise in software development, validation on hardware, and the ability to drive test strategy and quality assurance across automotive platforms

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for building and operating software test capabilities that de-risk ECU/HPC bring-up and production release readiness within the Volkswagen Group's CARIAD team.
  • Candidates must possess hands-on software development ability to build automation frameworks and deep embedded validation experience on real hardware and HIL setups.
  • The position requires driving alignment on requirements-to-test traceability and providing clear go/no-go recommendations with risk framing for stakeholder sign-off.

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CARIAD Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer for Software Test Release, responsible for developing and operating software test capabilities for automotive technology. The position requires expertise in software development, validation on hardware, and the ability to drive test strategy and quality assurance across automotive platforms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python or C/C++ development
  • Embedded Linux BSP testing
  • pytest automation framework
  • HIL and in-vehicle validation
  • CAN/CAN-FD and Ethernet protocols
  • CI/CD integration and regression

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional mentorship skills
  • Root cause analysis expertise
  • Supplier delivery management
  • Quality metrics tracking
  • Architecture influence capability

Key Requirements

  • Expertise in pytest or equivalent frameworks
  • Deep experience validating software on real hardware
  • Strong systems-level debugging across HW/SW boundaries

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Not specified

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