Lead Infrastructure Test Engineer

Job Description: 

• Client is seeking a highly experienced Lead Test Infrastructure & Automation Engineer to accelerate the development of test automation frameworks and infrastructure for next-generation vehicle programs.
• This role is critical to improving test coverage and automation efficiency.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, build, and expand test infrastructure to support automated testing across multiple systems. 
• Develop and maintain Python-based test frameworks for executing jobs, collecting results, and generating reports. 
• Integrate and manage tools such as Jenkins (for job execution) and TestRail (for reporting). 
• Lead and mentor junior engineers while contributing as an individual contributor. 
• Drive automation initiatives by converting manual test assets into automated workflows. 
• Manage concurrent workstreams in test automation and reporting, ensuring timely delivery and quality. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to make design decisions, not just execute tasks. 
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high-quality deliverables. 
• Work closely with leadership to accelerate infrastructure development and resolve issues. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 5–10 years of experience in test infrastructure and automation. 
• Strong Python programming skills (mandatory; will be assessed during screening). 
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins, TestRail, and related automation tools. 
• Proven ability to design and implement automation frameworks from scratch. 
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and managing technical workstreams. 
• Ability to work onsite in Palo Alto (4 days/week). 

Desires: 

• Experience with Jenkins (ideally) or other CI tools. 
• Familiar with virtualization: ESXi/Proxmox, VM management, etc. 
• Experience with Bazel 
• Experience with Jama 
• Experience with TestRail