Senior Software QA Engineer, Vehicle Infotainment

Lucid Motors
Southfield, MI
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Who this role is best for

Automotive QA professionals with simulation and automation testing expertise will find this infotainment-focused role challenging.

Best fit for

  • Experienced QA engineers with automotive industry simulation and automation testing expertise
    — “Validate software in simulation environment and in-vehicle”
  • Candidates with a background in Android/Linux and a can do attitude for fast-paced environments
    — “Working knowledge of Android and/or Linux”
  • Individuals who can bridge QA and development teams with strong test coverage strategies
    — “Support and coordinate between QA engineers and the development teams to ensure growing test coverage”

Things to consider

  • The role requires validation across multiple in-vehicle application domains, including AI and audio
    — “Drive validation of high quality, high performance, and production ready software in the following areas: Media, Navigation, Audio, AI, and other in vehicle Infotainment applications”
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical field is mandatory, with a master's being preferred
    — “Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field is required. Master's degree or higher education is preferred.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with in-vehicle simulation tools like Vehicle Spy or CANoe in your resume
    — “Experience working with any of the following simulation tools: Vehicle Spy / Vector / CAN analyzer / PCAN / Canoe”
  • Demonstrate expertise in API and regression testing with concrete examples
    — “Design, maintain and execute automated tests, including functional, system integration, functional, regression and API testing”
  • Emphasize your ability to ensure quality from low-level software to end user applications
    — “Ensure quality from low-level software to end user applications”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Drive validation of high quality, high performance software in Infotainment applications
  • Ensure quality from low-level software to end user applications
  • Test and release in alignment with vehicle integration
Typical background
Software QAAutomotive industry experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Validation Of High Quality, High Performance SoftwareTest And Release In Alignment With Vehicle IntegrationDesign, Maintain And Execute Automated TestsSupport And Coordinate Between QA Engineers And Development Teams

Preferred

Experience With OTA, Wifi, Bluetooth FeaturesFamiliar With Git, Jira, And Software Development Lifecycle

Stack & domain

Quality AssuranceSoftware ValidationAutomated TestsFunctional TestingSystem Integration TestingRegression TestingAPI TestingTest AutomationTest ToolsSimulation ToolsOTA TestingWifi TestingBluetooth TestingGitJiraSoftware Development LifecycleCan Do AttitudeVigorDeterminationExcellenceLearningPerfectionFast-paced EnvironmentAutomotiveSoftware Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Lucid Motors

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Senior Software QA Engineer

We are currently seeking a Sr. Software QA Engineer to join our Infotainment  team. The position requires an experienced professional with a background in quality assurance. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast paced environment. 

The Role: 

Drive validation of high quality, high performance, and production ready software in the following areas: Media, Navigation, Audio, AI, and other in vehicle Infotainment applications 

Ensure quality from low-level software to end user applications 

Validate software in simulation environment and in-vehicle  

Test and release in alignment with vehicle integration, ensuring quality at the vehicle level 

Design, maintain and execute automated tests, including functional, system integration, functional, regression and API testing 

Support and coordinate between QA engineers and the development teams to ensure growing test coverage 

Qualifications: 

5+ years of recent experience working as QA Engineer in the Automotive industry 

Proven ability to develop robust, efficient, high-quality tests 

Working knowledge of Android and/or Linux  

Test/Automation and UI validation tools experience 

Experience working with any of the following simulation tools: Vehicle Spy / Vector / CAN analyzer / PCAN / Canoe 

Experience in testing  OTA, WiFi, Bluetooth features.  

Familiar with Git, Jira, and software development lifecycle. 

Education: 

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field is required. 

Master's degree or higher education is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. 

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

Source: Lucid Motors careers

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