Test Automation Engineer - Labs (Foundry)

DoorDash USA • San Francisco, CA

64d • $64,000 - $94,100

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a key role in the test and validation of our unmanned platforms at the system and component levels. The ideal candidate has a strong background in test architecture development, system integration and HIL testing and debugging with a proven track record of collaboratively solving challenging problems in close-knit teams..

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience with HIL systems (e.g., dSPACE, NI, Speedgoat, custom test rigs).
• Experience writing and automating unit tests for embedded firmware.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, bash) for test automation.
• Understanding of communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, UART, SPI, I²C.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain HIL and reliability test systems for hardware platforms.
• Create test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and design specifications.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous verification.
• Create systems to easily review, and extract insights from test results
• Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues uncovered during testing, working with engineering teams to resolve them.
• Maintain clear documentation of test setups, procedures, and results.
• Ensure test systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices.

Benefits

• a 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• wellness benefits
• commuter benefits match
• paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• disability and basic life insurance
• family-forming assistance
• a mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level