Full Job Description
Job Description:
Lead the strategic planning, development, and execution reporting for software qualification at software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing levels. Establish efficient and scalable test automation processes using existing tools, aligning the testing roadmap with leadership objectives and organizational quality goals. Track and resolve software quality gaps by analyzing test results, collaborating with developers to identify root causes, and defining corrective actions. Contribute to software quality sign-off by providing clear metrics on test coverage, stability, and compliance with quality standards. Develop, maintain, and improve automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance test reliability, efficiency, and automation coverage. Investigate test failures and work cross-functionally with developers to drive continuous improvement in testing processes and software robustness. Present software quality status, progress on roadmap items, and potential risks to leadership. Lead and mentor a team of test automation engineers, strategically planning and distributing automated test coverage across SIL, HIL, and other automated test environments.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Applied Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in any occupation involving system-level software testing and automation. Experience must include working with designing, developing, and maintaining automated software testing environments and frameworks; validating software functionality and system interactions in integrated and/or SIL/HIL test environments; programming with Python, Java, and/or C/C++; using industry standard testing tools Pytest, and Junit; performing root-cause analysis and debugging software test failures in complex system environments; defining, tracking, and reporting software quality metrics to support release readiness; and working with software build, release, and/or CI processes using Git/SVN, Jenkins, and Bazel.
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Total Rewards
We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.
Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.
In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees - including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.
