Senior Software Automation Engineer
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies2 days ago
Toronto, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with platform and test automation teams across Toronto, Palo Alto, and Belgrade.
- Collect requirements and scope and design plans for extending existing test automation.
- Develop performance tests, identify framework gaps, and build regression coverage.
- Diagnose failures across unit, integration, and Android UI tests and triage field-reported issues across applications, platforms, and vehicles.
- Build pipelines that convert nightly automation and vehicle telemetry into metrics and dashboards for release sign-off.
- Make test runs repeatable and reliable in CI, on test benches, and on vehicles.
- Review designs and merge requests, communicate technical concerns, recommend alternatives, and influence release decisions.
- Use modern AI tools for investigation, implementation, testing, and code review while independently validating their output.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in test engineering or software test automation.
- Background with test engineering and automation frameworks.
- Experience with Android and/or automotive systems.
- Experience with Java, Kotlin, Linux, Python, and Bash.
- Ability to collect requirements and scope and design test plans.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and influence cross-disciplinary technical decisions using evidence and tradeoff analysis.
- Preferred qualifications include CI/CD, Android build tooling, Databricks, SQL, embedded Linux, Android performance and testing frameworks, Espresso, Compose Testing, Roborazzi, reusable fixtures, test abstractions, Maestro, Trailblaze, and modern AI development tools.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, annual company performance bonus eligibility, and equity in the form of RSUs for eligible full-time positions.
- Comprehensive benefits may include health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs, with offerings varying by country.
- Professional growth opportunities include continual learning, workshops, conferences, and talks.
- The role is based in Toronto and collaborates with teams in Palo Alto and Belgrade.
About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a 2024 joint venture building software and electrical architectures for software-defined electric vehicles. It develops in-vehicle operating systems, zonal controllers, connectivity, and cloud solutions used by Rivian and Volkswagen Group brands. The privately held company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, and focuses on creating a shared platform that can be integrated and licensed across multiple vehicle programs.