Lead Engineer - Automation Tooling
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, and scale-up of automation tooling for next-generation Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms. This role focuses on CI/CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, validation infrastructure, and developer productivity tools across embedded automotive software ecosystems. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with deep knowledge of automotive development workflows, embedded systems, and scalable automation approaches. This person will work across platform software, embedded systems, validation infrastructure, cloud tooling, and developer productivity systems to enable fast, reliable, and scalable software releases for vehicle programs. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Architect and develop scalable CI/CD systems for embedded and vehicle software platforms. Build automation frameworks that support continuous integration, continuous testing, automated regression, release qualification, fleet validation, and OTA readiness. Develop internal engineering tools that improve developer velocity and software quality across SDV programs. Lead automation efforts for embedded Linux platforms, ECU software, vehicle middleware, platform APIs, and simulation environments. Design infrastructure for distributed test execution across SIL/HIL benches, virtual ECUs, and cloud environments. Build intelligent test orchestration systems that optimize execution time and resource utilization, including AI-driven use cases. Integrate automated quality gates, including static analysis, security scanning, code coverage, performance validation, and reliability metrics. Drive “shift-left” validation practices enabling developers to detect issues earlier in the development lifecycle. Partner closely with firmware, platform, vehicle integration, validation, and cloud infrastructure teams. Experience in modern automotive toolchain, familiarity with AUTOSAR / Adaptive AUTOSAR, OTA update systems, vehicle telemetry pipelines, fleet diagnostics Experience building cloud-native developer platforms, large-scale simulation and validation infrastructure, HIL/SIL automation frameworks. Leadership Competencies Strong system-level thinking, technical arbitration capability Structured problem solving Program milestone ownership, ability to operate in high-pressure launch environments
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience.
- Strong understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and ECU-level software stacks, automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229) and diagnostic communication tools
- Expertise with modern DevOps and infrastructure tools, including Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Strong grounding in engineering fundamentals and a results-oriented, solution-focused mindset.
- Familiarity with embedded software, electrical and electronic systems, and system architecture.
- Familiarity with A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, and LVDS communication protocols, as well as vehicle network tools such as CANalyzer and CANoe.
- Expertise in complex problem-solving, data analysis, and interpreting results to drive action across cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of automotive design and development processes, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in modern automotive toolchain, familiarity with AUTOSAR / Adaptive AUTOSAR, OTA update systems, vehicle telemetry pipelines, fleet diagnostics
- Experience building cloud-native developer platforms, large-scale simulation and validation infrastructure, HIL/SIL automation frameworks.
- Strong system-level thinking, technical arbitration capability
- Structured problem solving
- Program milestone ownership, ability to operate in high-pressure launch environments
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable CI/CD systems for embedded and vehicle software platforms.
- Build automation frameworks that support continuous integration, continuous testing, automated regression, release qualification, fleet validation, and OTA readiness.
- Develop internal engineering tools that improve developer velocity and software quality across SDV programs.
- Lead automation efforts for embedded Linux platforms, ECU software, vehicle middleware, platform APIs, and simulation environments.
- Design infrastructure for distributed test execution across SIL/HIL benches, virtual ECUs, and cloud environments.
- Build intelligent test orchestration systems that optimize execution time and resource utilization, including AI-driven use cases.
- Integrate automated quality gates, including static analysis, security scanning, code coverage, performance validation, and reliability metrics.
- Drive “shift-left” validation practices enabling developers to detect issues earlier in the development lifecycle.
- Partner closely with firmware, platform, vehicle integration, validation, and cloud infrastructure teams.
Benefits
- Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
- Pay Transparency
- Annual performance bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
