Data and Automation Engineer - Software Testing

Daimler Truck AG•Portland, OR

1d•$117,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing software test capabilities for complex vehicle and platform systems. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable test workflows and automation solutions that improve test coverage, efficiency, and insight across the software development lifecycle. This role emphasizes system-level thinking, software-driven test orchestration, and close collaboration with feature, system, and platform teams to enable high-quality software delivery. This position operates within the Software Verification and Release organization and supports global vehicle platforms and programs. We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5–8 years of relevant experience in software testing, system integration, or test automation, is required.
Strong programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, C/C++, or similar) applied to test development and automation
Experience designing modular, maintainable software components for test frameworks or tooling
Understanding of software development lifecycles and how testing integrates across development phases
Familiarity with vehicle networks and distributed systems (e.g., CAN, Automotive Ethernet, diagnostics)
Experience working with test environments such as HiL, SiL, virtual platforms, or lab-based systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex system interactions
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across teams
Strong collaboration skills across engineering, validation, and platform teams
Clear and structured communication of technical topics to diverse audiences
Self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset
Comfortable operating in environments with evolving requirements and technical ambiguity

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale or distributed test execution environments
Exposure to model-based testing, simulation, or virtual validation workflows
Experience improving test efficiency through automation, abstraction, or adaptive test logic
Familiarity with DevOps-style practices applied to testing (CI pipelines, automated validation, tooling integration)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software-driven test workflows supporting system, integration, and regression testing
Develop intelligent test orchestration and automation frameworks that improve execution efficiency, diagnostics, and failure analysis
Collaborate with feature owners, system engineers, and test infrastructure teams to translate requirements into robust, repeatable test solutions
Enable data-driven test execution, including automated result evaluation, trend analysis, and actionable reporting
Support continuous improvement of test environments such as HiL, SiL, virtual validation, and lab-based systems
Troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues using structured root cause analysis
Contribute to test strategy definition, including test concepts, coverage models, and quality metrics
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and peers
Drive small to mid-sized technical initiatives independently, coordinating across multiple stakeholders

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans