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JOB SUMMARY:

Polaris, a global powersports leader, is looking for a QA Engineer to build high quality products on the Ride Command team. This is an exciting position on a team building world-class infotainment and connected rider solutions. As a technical contributor on the team, you will have the ability and empowerment to make changes and move quickly. You will have the opportunity to directly impact infotainment, connected vehicle, and cloud projects at Polaris. The ideal candidate is effective in a fast-paced Agile development environment, pushing industry best practices and system maturity through technical leadership, analysis, white box testing, automated testing, and performance testing of Ride Command products. Interest in powersports is a plus, as there are many opportunities to ride!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Contribute to software quality initiatives by developing robust test cases that exercise full system functionality and align with program requirementsOrganize testing efforts to align with product delivery timelinesFlexible enough to work on multiple products being produced for a fast-changing marketHave a customer-focused mindset for delivering a product that is centered around a great customer experienceAnalyze system performance for bottlenecksBe an active participant in enhancing a mature agile environmentThoroughly document issues found, assign proper severity, and drive resolutionResponsible for executing both manual and automated test scripts to verify Infotainment component functional and performance requirementsConfigure test benches to support specific test scenarios, procuring hardware needed for the sameShould be comfortable with testing software on stationary vehiclesShould be comfortable with moving vehicles aroundShould be comfortable to ride vehicles to do performance evaluationMust be able to multitask and change gears between platformsCharacterize and document defects including identifying steps to reproduce, linking failures to requirements, and collecting all associated test logsDevelop and Update test cases as requiredInteract with multiple engineering disciplines (Systems Engineering, Software Development, Validation, Suppliers) to support defect resolutionInteract with global team set up and lead executionsInteract with vendors and determine execution strategies as neededTelematics and OTA experience in relation with connected vehicle

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar degreeAt least 5 years of QA experience including test plan design, creation, execution, and reportingEmbedded Linux, and/or C/C++ QA experienceTesting simulated CAN data (J-1939 preferred)Experience with Jenkins, TestRail, JIRAExperience developing applications or using test frameworks within an object-oriented programming language, Python preferredExperience using a software version control system, Git preferredStrong background and knowledge in system, smoke, white box, black box, integration, automated, and performance testingProven experience testing complex, integrated systems with a cloud connectivity componentExperience with Agile development methods such as Scrum and KanbanAbility to work in a collaborative, fast-paced team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualification

Testing experience on automotive infotainment or embedded systemsMobile application testingBluetooth Classic connectivity testingProven experience testing complex, integrated systems with a cloud connectivity componentExperience with Bluetooth sniffer tools and protocol analyzers Exposure to any CAN tools (PCAN, CANoe, CANalyzer)Testing experience on automotive infotainment or embedded systemsUser Interface (UI) testing experienceUAT (User Acceptance Testing) experienceExperience with designing and building wired harnesses

The salary range for Minnesota is $79,000 to $104,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.  www.polaris.com  

EEO Statement

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.