Test Automation Engineer (Python, automotive)

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient QA Automation Engineer to join our dedicated testing team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and high-quality delivery of software products for our client, a prominent American multinational automaker.

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment within a multicultural international team, demanding strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute robust automated test scenarios on a daily basis, utilizing Python as the primary scripting language.
• Framework Management: Actively contribute to a new and maintain the existing automation frameworks
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage by writing detailed test scenarios
• Engage in specialized testing of automotive systems, including validation of in-vehicle components
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners within the Scrum framework, actively participating in sprint planning and daily stand-ups.

Mandatory Skills Description

• Prior work with embedded or automotive systems, especially in the context of multi-ECU scenarios.
• Proven experience developing, debugging, and maintaining Python code for automated testing.
• Advanced debugging and troubleshooting abilities across both code and test execution environments, including stepping through Python scripts, analyzing logs, and resolving issues in automated pipelines for automotive test bench integration.
• Proficient in using Visual Studio Code (VSCode) with relevant extensions (Python, Cucumber, Copilot).
• Experience managing Python virtual environments and dependencies.
• Proficient with Git for version control and JFrog Artifactory for artifact management in a collaborative, automated test environment.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation in English.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with developers, testers.
• Exposure to automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

Nice-to-Have Skills Description

• Experience with test automation for automotive multimedia, connectivity, and driver-assistance features.
• Hands-on expertise with modern test automation frameworks, especially those supporting Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and keyword-driven testing.
• Skilled in translating requirements and Gherkin scenarios into robust, executable automation logic.
• Ability to analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot both hand-written and AI-generated Python test scripts for reliability and maintainability.
• Experience integrating automated tests with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) benches via industry-standard APIs (such as ASAM HIL).
• Hands on experience with testing of ADAS features such as Camera, Parking Assist, and Driving Assistance modules.
• Experience with requirements gap analysis, traceability, and coverage reporting for ADAS or other safety-critical automotive systems.