Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer

General Motors•Austin, TX

6d•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. The Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer will 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. This role requires experience in platform and embedded low level system design validation, software test strategy and automation, creation of test process deliverables, test metric definition, and clear/concise result reporting. Works closely with architects, system engineers, developers, and project/program managers to collaboratively provide successful and on-time delivery of projects with the highest possible quality. Assists in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functional area; calls out constraints and bandwidth limitations when appropriate. Interacts with managers, technical leads, and peers to share information and clarify instructions, lead projects, build/automate/execute test plans, and assist in test strategy and process improvements. Analyzes and reviews business and system requirements. Derives and produces accurate test estimates. Ability to manage work across multiple projects and the ability to lead all testing activities on a feature/project. Comfortable creating test cases that can be executed manually, when necessary, but designed and optimized to be automated; ability to write accompanying automation scripts using industry-standard tools and coding methodology should be ingrained Executes manual and automated tests, troubleshoots script and test environment issues, triages and logs defects, and tracks progress to plan. Logs, tracks, and verifies 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 can speak knowledgeably to quality concerns and test blockers Creates test-execution plans, categorizes and manages test suites, and proposes innovations in the testing process via tools, techniques, and process tweaks. Over time, can act as an SME of the component, system, and business process domain. Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and helps to build a winning culture. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

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.
Creation and implementation of both automated and manual test cases and test execution plans.
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.
Work closely with architects, system engineers, developers, and project/program managers to collaboratively provide successful and on-time delivery of projects with the highest possible quality.
Assist in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functional area; calls out constraints and bandwidth limitations when appropriate.
Interact with managers, technical leads, and peers to share information and clarify instructions, lead projects, build/automate/execute test plans, and assist in test strategy and process improvements.
Analyze and review business and system requirements.
Derive and produce accurate test estimates.
Manage work across multiple projects and the ability to 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; ability to write accompanying automation scripts using industry-standard tools and coding methodology should be ingrained
Execute manual and automated tests, troubleshoots script and test environment issues, triages and logs defects, and tracks 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 can speak knowledgeably to quality concerns and test blockers
Create test-execution plans, categorizes and manages test suites, and proposes 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 helps to build a winning culture.
Perform other related duties as assigned.