Software Test Engineer - SDV

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite in Warren, Michigan or Austin, Texas three times per week minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) group supports the definition, design, and development of continuously improving mobility services. SDV is a new vehicle intelligence platform that will underpin all our future innovations across a wide range of technological advancements, including EVs and expanded automated driving. This means that you can potentially put a fingerprint on the vehicles that drive down the road! This space is ripe with technical leadership opportunities for advanced technology development, as well as the ability to provide mentorship for new employees. Are you ready to flex your teamwork muscles as you work with several other areas of engineering, IT, and the business?

The Role

As a Software Test Engineer in Ultifi, you'll be part of a dynamic agile team to test and continuously deliver over-the-air (OTA) capabilities into hundreds of millions of vehicles per year. This critical role will be accountable for understanding requirements, writing/updating test cases, executing test cases, opening quality defects, triage support, troubleshooting customer feedback and provide innovative test solutions and SME support for features assigned within the defined agile program increments. You will be part of the agile scrum team that will design tests, execute, and automate for mobile, web and in-vehicle products/apps. You will have proficiency working in a DevOps, Continuous Testing, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery framework for the release of in-vehicle, mobile, web and other products/apps.

What You'll Do

• Work with Agile software methodology.
• Develop test plans, procedures that comprehend app store and OTA requirements and functionalities and execute them in Ultifi vehicle system (infotainment, mobile, web etc.) with minimal direction of lead engineers.
• Analyze defects, determine root cause, report them to the development team, test, perform peer reviews and verify closure.
• Perform integration, bench/vehicle level testing. Capture and analyze data to resolve issues
• Triage system level nonconformities, issues to the appropriate offending systems like module, app, back-office etc.
• Document all anomalies, issues using existing documentation tools (ESIM/PRTS/ADO/RTC/Jira etc.)
• Follow issue resolution from issue origination thru verification, closure, and monitoring.
• Work with teams from multiple groups to meet project milestones
• Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software test community
• The Software Test Engineer must be a quick learner, must be able to work efficiently and effectively, to identify defect and risk that should be addressed during development test and for release readiness.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related
• 2+ years of infotainment, mobile or software testing experience
• Understanding of Vehicle Electrical Architecture and/or Subsystem/Features in the Infotainment domain
• Understanding of Infotainment and vehicle Operating Systems
• Strong background with testing tools. (RQM, MSOffice Suite, ADO, TFS etc.)
• Experience with test case authoring.
• Experience with Agile Software Development Life Cycle and Process workflow.
• Proven expertise using software tools to collect logs and configure modules, such as NeoVI Fire, JMB Tools, ATT, and DPS
• A self-motivated individual who takes initiative in a constantly changing working environment
• Ability to clearly connect with team, colleagues, and all levels of leadership
• Valid US Driver's License and ability to operate a motor vehicle

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree in Engineering or Information Technology
• Experience in software validation.
• 4+ years of experience testing software in vehicle, infotainment, mobile or web.
• Previous test experience with automotive diagnostic, real-time or embedded applications
• Good operating system knowledge of Android, QNX, Linux
• Build and implement Vehicle Spy scripts to trigger appropriate vehicle signals.
• Knowledge of vehicle, infotainment and mobile systems
• Knowledge of testing automation / experience in test-case automation
• Experience with wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Cellular) systems.
• Experience with unit testing tools. (i.e. Charles Proxy, Vehicle Spy)
• Hands-on experience with ECU programming, calibrating, and configuring.
• Demonstrated experience with tools like Cucumber to support behavior driven development (BDD)
• High levels of demonstrated communication, presentation skills, exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles to work across teams

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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