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General Motors • Mountain View, California, United States
Salary: $128,000 - $196,000 / year
Role & seniority: Software Test Engineer (mid-level, able to lead testing activities across features/projects)
Stack/tools: Embedded software testing; Android focus; programming: Python/Java/C++; test automation (Robot Framework a plus); manual testing as needed; CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory); test planning, metrics, and reporting
Design and execute test plans (manual and automated), log defects, and track resolution; generate test metrics and status reports
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver high-quality, on-time projects; lead testing activities for features/projects
Review requirements and test plans, provide feedback, create/update test cases, and evolve testing process and tooling (process improvements, innovations)
2+ years embedded software test experience; Android experience strongly preferred
Programming skills in Python, Java, or C++
Strong test automation background; experience with Robot Framework a plus; solid QA methodologies
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory); capable of both manual and automated testing
Excellent communication, quick learner, able to work in fast-paced environment; Agile/Scrum knowledge
Automotive, mobile, Audio/Connectivity, Android Auto, CarPlay domain experience
Experience with vehicle networks (CAN, LIN) and testing in such contexts
Location & work type: Hybri
Job Description Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum. The Role The Software Test Engineer will perform reviews of business and software requirements, design verification plans, execute tests, log defects, and report test metrics and test status to the project teams. This role requires a deep experience in software test strategy and automation, creation of test process deliverables, test metric definition, and clear/concise result reporting. What You'll Do - Works closely with architects, system engineers, developers, and project/program managers to collaboratively provide successful and on-time delivery of projects with the highest possible quality. - Assists in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functional area; calls out constraints and bandwidth limitations when appropriate. - Interacts with managers, technical leads, and peers to share information and clarify instructions, lead projects, build/automate/execute test plans, and assist in test strategy and process improvements. - Analyzes and reviews business and system requirements. Derives and produces accurate test estimates. - Ability to manage work across multiple projects and ability to lead all testing activities on a feature/project. - Comfortable creating test cases that can be executed manually when necessary, but designed and optimized to be automated; ability to write accompanying automation scripts using industry-standard tools and coding methodology should be ingrained - Executes manual and automated tests, troubleshoots script and test environment issues, triages and logs defects, and tracks progress to plan. - Logs, tracks, and verifies resolution of requirements and software defects. - Reviews test plans written by others and provides insightful feedback/assistance. - Evaluates and produces test and project metrics, and can speak knowledgeably to quality concerns and test blockers - Creates test-execution plans, categorizes and manages test suites, and proposes innovations in the testing process via tools, techniques, and process tweaks. - Over time, can act as an SME of the component, system, and business process domain. - Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and helps to build a winning culture. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) 2+ years of embedded software test experience; background in mobile or automotive industries is a plus 2+ years of experience in testing Android code Excellent programming skills in common languages such as Python, Java, or C++ Strong experience with test automation (Robot Framework is a plus), tool development, and scripting, but also comfortable with manual testing when necessary Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated, curious, able to deliver on time, a quick-learner, and able to work in a fast-paced & flexible work environment Knowledge of, and experience with, Scrum/Agile software development process Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coordination skills, and interpersonal skills Product development or testing experience in Audio, Connectivity, Android Auto, or CarPlay domains is a plus Experience with vehicle communication network protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.) is a plus Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. The salary range for this role is 128,000 to 196,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. #LI-IW1 About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. 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