Staff System Test Automation Engineer, AI
About The Position
Sonatus is seeking an experienced Staff System Test Engineer with deep expertise in AI testing to lead quality efforts across AI-driven embedded and cloud-connected systems. The role focuses on validating AI model testing, deployment, monitoring, and test automation in automotive and cloud environments. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Engineering (QA Automation - Vehicle). The role is based on-site at a customer engineering facility, working alongside customer teams. It is a hands-on position for a broad, self-directed engineer who can serve as the on-site technical point of contact and work across organizational boundaries to unblock delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in embedded software in data centers, networking, security, cloud services, or the automotive industry.
- At least 1 year of experience with AI model development and testing.
- Proficiency in test methodologies and experience with system-level testing of physical devices.
- Familiarity with the Linux command line and proficiency in shell scripting.
- Familiarity with quality assurance for cloud platforms developed on private and public cloud infrastructure.
- Strong expertise in AI fundamentals, neural networks, model deployment, and ML flow.
- Strong experience in end-to-end testing of cloud-controlled or monitored embedded products.
- Proficiency in developing, reviewing, and modifying Python scripts to enhance test coverage.
- Experience designing and implementing test tools for AI/ML automation and deployment.
- Proficiency in JIRA, Jenkins, or similar tools.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in a related field.
- Familiarity with common test frameworks such as PyTest, Playwright, Behave, or similar.
- Familiarity with test tools in the data analytics space.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with diverse teams to define testing strategies for challenging projects.
- Develop and execute detailed test plans using automated and manual testing.
- Triage integration issues, replicate problems, and assist in identifying root causes and solutions.
- Escalate potential software, hardware, or resource issues to the Project Manager or executive team.
- Track testing activities and ensure clear alignment across key stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve test coverage and methodology, and provide suggestions.
- Act as the release gatekeeper, representing the voice of customers and providing constructive feedback.
- Work with the development team to orchestrate AI model deployment, testing, and scoring.
- Review and challenge product requirements, design, and functional specifications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health care plan
- Flexible and dependent care expense program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic and voluntary life insurance and AD&D
- Unlimited paid time off per year
- 14+ paid holidays
- Wellness benefit allowance
- Phone and internet reimbursement
- Computer accessory allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
