Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer - RTOS

General Motors•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GM is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer that ensures applications meet GM software and feature standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. The engineer must be able to drive advanced levels of test planning, execution and quality reporting of software applications through engagement with component developers, external system stakeholders, and sustaining/integration groups. This includes the creation and implementation of both automated and manual test cases and test execution plans.

Requirements

5+ years of embedded software test experience; background in mobile or automotive industries
2+ years of experience in platform and embedded testing
Excellent programming skills in common languages such as Python or C++
Experience with validating platform and system designs
Strong experience with test automation tool development, and scripting, and comfortable with manual testing when necessary
Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, curious, able to deliver on time, a quick-learner, and able to work in a fast-paced & flexible work environment
Knowledge of, and experience with, Scrum/Agile software development process

Nice To Haves

8+ years of embedded software test experience with background in mobile or automotive industries
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coordination skills, and interpersonal skills
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory
Product development or testing experience for the Automotive domain is a plus
Experience with Robot Framework is a plus
Experience with vehicle communication network protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform reviews of business and software requirements, design verification plans, execute tests, log defects, and report test metrics and test status to the project teams.
Create and implement automated and manual test cases and test execution plans.
Analyze and review business and system requirements.
Derive and produce accurate test estimates.
Manage work across multiple projects and lead all testing activities on a feature/project.
Create test cases that can be executed manually, when necessary, but designed and optimized to be automated; write accompanying automation scripts using industry-standard tools and coding methodology.
Execute manual and automated tests, troubleshoot script and test environment issues, triage and log defects, and track progress to plan.
Log, track, and verify resolution of requirements and software defects.
Review test plans written by others and provide insightful feedback and assistance.
Evaluate and produce test and project metrics, and speak knowledgeably to quality concerns and test blockers.
Create test-execution plans, categorize and manage test suites, and propose innovations in the testing process via tools, techniques, and process tweaks.
Act as an SME of the component, system, and business process domain.
Hold themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM values and cultural behaviors.
Model GM behaviors and help to build a winning culture.
Perform other related duties as assigned.