In-Vehicle Infotainment QA Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an In-Vehicle Infotainment QA Engineer in Palo Alto, CA.

Summary:
Our client is looking for a hands-on systems integration engineer with a solid mix of software expertise and automotive experience. As a Systems Integration Engineer for Automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), you will own the end-to-end integration of embedded platforms, middleware, multimedia, and user-facing apps, transforming individual subsystems into a cohesive product. You will need strong technical skills, a versatile system-level mindset for problem-solving, and the ability to deliver dependable, fully integrated hardware-software systems in close collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Duties Include:
* Spearhead end-to-end integration of the IVI software stack, including embedded platform, multimedia, middleware, and user-facing applications
* Design, build, and maintain integration test benches and in-vehicle instrumentation for testing, logging, and debugging
* Define and execute subsystem test plans on benches, HILs, lab cars, and prototype vehicles; Convert manual tests into automated test cases
* Architect, automate, and execute stability, stress, and performance tests to ensure system reliability for IVI software
* Debug and root-cause complex issues spanning software, hardware, and cross-ECU communications, driving timely fixes back to development
* Serve as the primary bridge between software engineering and vehicle validation teams
* Collaborate cross-functionally to drive software development solutions

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
* 5+ years of experience integrating and testing complex software systems
* A strong grasp of software testing methodologies, different types of testing, and quality assurance processes
* Experience working with version control systems, like Git
* Familiarity with the concepts and tools used in CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI
* Experience using bug tracking systems like Jira
* A track record of successfully debugging complex software and system problems
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and a sharp eye for detail
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills - you can clearly explain technical concepts and work effectively across teams

Even better, you may have:
* A Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
* Experience testing automotive infotainment systems or other complex embedded systems
* Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing or testing directly on physical automotive hardware or vehicles
* Experience working with specific infotainment operating systems (like Android Automotive, Linux) or graphical user interface toolkits
* Experience with performance testing concepts and automating performance checks

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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