Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Senior Quality Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Palo Alto, CA is looking for a Senior Quality Automation Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Develop and execute test plans and test cases for integration testing of software modules and components.

Identify, analyze, and document defects encountered during integration testing both on sub-system HILs and in vehicle.

Work closely with developers to resolve issues and ensure defects are effectively addressed.

Collaborate with other cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and system architecture.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall testing processes and methodologies.

Maintain test environments and ensure they are up-to-date.

Design and implement automated integration tests to improve test efficiency and enable automated testing early in the development cycle.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

5+ years hands-on experience integrating and testing automotive infotainment sub-systems or similar consumer electronics devices.

Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques.

Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., git).

Solid knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell scripting) for test automation.

Comfortable with using with POSIX-based embedded systems; one or more of Linux, Android, QNX.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, take initiatives and efficiently manage time and priorities.

Experience working with android/adb.

Experience with pytest, appium and other automation tools.

Salary range: 87k - 120k annual. 

Preferred:

Automotive, CAN, and Ethernet experience. 

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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