Test Automation Engineer - Connectivity Systems

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer - Connectivity Systems
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Type: Onsite

Job Description:

We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Python-based automation and a background in connectivity systems to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining automated test frameworks, contributing to continuous integration pipelines, and supporting robust product quality across embedded and cloud systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for connectivity systems covering functionality, performance, and stress scenarios.
• Write reusable test libraries and utilities using Python within automation frameworks such as Pytest or Appium.
• Build and manage automation test benches and support stable test run environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps to enable CI/CD integration for automated testing workflows.
• Work closely with developers and system integrators to improve test coverage and reliability.
• Define software test requirements and manage them using requirement management tools.
• Compile and analyze test data to ensure software meets functional and quality standards.
• Develop detailed reports and dashboards to monitor and communicate test results and quality metrics.
• Actively participate in design and test plan reviews; drive automation strategies and contribute to release readiness assessments.
• Identify regressions early and log high-quality bug reports to drive resolution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with firmware, cloud, validation, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software testing, with 3+ years in test automation using Python.
• Hands-on experience with Pytest, Appium, or similar test frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD tools.
• Prior experience with IoT, telematics, or wireless systems is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of vehicle connectivity protocols (e.g., MQTT, gRPC, REST, TCP/UDP, UDS).
• Experience testing embedded systems or automotive software is a strong plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.