Sr. Software Engineer in Test

Job Description

Job Description

About NIO

NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO aspires to shape a sustainable and brighter future with the mission of “Blue Sky Coming”.

NIO envisions itself as a user enterprise where innovative technology meets experience excellence. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation core technologies. NIO distinguishes itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, exceptional products and services, and a community for shared growth.

NIO provides premium smart electric vehicles under the NIO brand, premium smart electric vehicles for families through the ONVO brand, and small smart high-end electric cars with the FIREFLY brand.

About the Position

We are looking for a highly motivated  QA / Validation Engineer to join our team working on a Next-Generation Automotive Operating System and Hypervisor platform . This role focuses on test automation, system validation, and continuous integration pipelines , ensuring high-quality, scalable, and functionally safe automotive software solutions.

You will work closely with cross-functional SCRUM teams, contributing to both software validation frameworks and hardware-based testing environments .

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute  automated test suites for OS foundation layers and hypervisor components.

• Build and enhance  scalable test frameworks to improve coverage, efficiency, and debugging capabilities.

• Develop and maintain  CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins-based) for automated validation, regression, and nightly test execution.

• Set up and manage  hardware  validation environments , including board bring-up, flashing, logging, and remote execution.

• Collaborate with SCRUM teams (development, system, and safety) to ensure delivery of  high-quality, functionally safe software .

• Create and maintain  test specifications,  validation plans, and user documentation for test tools and environments.

• Analyze failures from CI/CD runs, identify root causes, and drive  debugging and issue resolution .

• Support  long-duration, stress, and  reliability testing across multiple platforms.

• Contribute to  continuous improvement of  QA processes, automation coverage, and  test infrastructure .

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in  Electrical Engineering ,  Computer   Engineering ,  Computer Science , or equivalent.

• 5+ years of experience in test design and automation for  embedded systems .

• Strong programming skills in:

  • Python

  • C/C ++

  • Bash scripting

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Jenkins   pipelines ( CI/CD automation)

  • Git-based version control workflows

• Experience working with  hardware setups (board-level testing, logs, debugging tools).

• Solid understanding of  test automation frameworks and debugging methodologies .

• Ability to work effectively in a  global, cross-functional team environment .

• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on  quality and customer impact .

Preferred Qualifications

• Working Experience with one or more  operating systems :

  • Linux OS internals

  • FreeRTOS

  • SafeRTOS

• Experience with  virtualization technologies :

  • KVM

  • QEMU

• Experience with  containerization and  DevOps tools :

  • Docker

  • Jenkins

  • GitLab CI

• Knowledge of  functional safety standards ( ISO 26262) .

• Experience with  automotive and networking protocols :

  • Ethernet, TCP/IP

  • CAN / LIN networks

• Exposure to  stress and  reliability tools (e.g., stress-ng) is a plus.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $143,200.00 - $186,000.00.

• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

• Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only. It does not include discretionary bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time NIO employee, you are eligible for the following benefits on the first day you join NIO:

• Anthem Blue Cross, HSA, and Kaiser HMO medical plans with $0 for Employee Only Coverage.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plan. Both provide options with a $0 paycheck contribution covering you and your eligible dependents.
• Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Anthem Blue Cross medical plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with Brokerage Link option
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• 13 Paid Holidays a year
• Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)
• Paid Disability Leave for first 6 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)
• Voluntary benefits including: Voluntary Life and AD&D options for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependent child(ren), pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Mobile Cell Phone Credit
• Free lunch and snacks
• Onsite gym
• Employee discounts and perks program

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.