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