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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

As an OTA Test Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for executing regular regression testing to ensure the quality of over-the-air software updates, maintaining software test suites, maintaining test automation infrastructure, and working cross-functionally with teams around the company to address problems uncovered during testing.

Over-the-Air Updates are situated centrally within all domains of vehicle software, so OTA Test Automation Engineers will have the opportunity to work with many software domains in the vehicle and in the cloud to support buildout of test infrastructure and the resolution of behavioral regressions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of software components contributing to OTA, as well as the quality of the end-to-end product of OTA through automated testing
• Work with OTA systems and firmware engineers to convert requirements into automated test suites, verifying behaviors within OTA
• Build and maintain dashboards and other reporting schemas to easily track and report progress and quality of automated testing
• Build and maintain hardware and software test infrastructure to enable OTA regression testing across all product lines
• Triage regressions encountered during testing and work with stakeholders to resolve regressions
• Work with systems and firmware engineers on new features and product bring-up to ensure we have testing developed in parallel with core functions
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or another related field
• Strong Python development background
• Working familiarity with JavaScript and C++
• Experience with Python test frameworks such as PyTest, Robot, Testify, etc..
• Experience using requirements tools such as DOORS, JAMA, Polarion, etc..
• Experience working with contemporary web API architectures such as REST or GraphQL
• Experience with building and maintaining HIL, SIL, or Integration test systems
• Experience with requirements-based test development
• Self-motivated with the ability to dive right in, develop effective processes, and work to ensure OTA quality
• Strong cross-functional experience with engineering, design, and service/customer support
  
  

Company Statements

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

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