Title: Software Developer in Test – Battery Software Verification & Validation
Location: Palo Alto (Open relo, hybrid – 4 days onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Interview Mode: Video

Job Description:

These folks will likely need automotive experience. However, folks from medical devices, aerospace, or sometimes robotics also work.

• needs people who can write python and have familiarity with ECU firmware.
• Most importantly, the ideal candidate(s) will need to have experience in pytest, and write test cases in pytest to validate software.

Key Responsibilities

Test Development & Execution

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional, non-functional, and regression testing for embedded software components.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for testing embedded software systems in automotive environments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to:
  • Review requirements for completeness and testability.
  • Analyze and provide feedback on system architecture.
  • Derive test scenarios from requirements, use cases, and system design analysis.
• Work collaboratively with development teams to develop and test in tandem, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues, and drive high-quality software through iterative development and automation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and maintainability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience validating EV battery management software.
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to triage nightly regression failures.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in battery software testing, preferably within embedded automotive systems.
• **Must be able to write test cases in Pytest to validate software
• **ECU firmware understanding
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or other relevant programming languages used in embedded software development and verification.
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Pytest, Slash, Jenkins, Robot Framework, or similar.
• Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies including:
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • System Testing
  • Automated Testin