Technical Lead Engineer - Embedded Testing–Work Time - 6 PM to 3 AM

Overview

Lead a team of test engineers in the design, deployment and management of validation for complex embedded automotive software and components, working on Aptiv's safety, electrification and connectivity solutions.

What you'll do

• Design and develop test frameworks and strategies for testing complex vehicle software and components.
• Drive different levels of testing: component, system and vehicle.
• Collaborate with development teams to derive the test plan and strategies.
• Lead the testing team: plan, deploy and manage the testing effort for each engagement.
• Define the scope of testing within the context of each release or delivery.
• Define verification and validation strategies and ensure appropriate test coverage and compliance with requirements.
• Maintain the test plan and test matrix.
• Apply appropriate test measurements and metrics in the product and the testing team.
• Own the technical execution and successful delivery of software validation activities (SWE 4/5/6).
• Support teams responsible for software integration, stabilization, performance improvements and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain reusable validation platforms and frameworks.
• Support project planning, work estimation, prioritization and resource coordination.
• Mentor and coach Test Engineers and Senior Test Engineers, supporting their technical growth and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to development processes, tools, automation and engineering effectiveness.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, architects, quality engineers, program managers, customers, suppliers and global engineering teams.
• Influence technical direction within product areas and contribute to technology roadmap discussions.
• Ensure compliance with software development processes, configuration management, change management, defect management and software license requirements.
• Continuously expand technical expertise and domain knowledge while safeguarding confidential information and company assets.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience of 8-12 years in leading software and embedded testing, including validation of complex software products and platforms.
• Experience in a Test Lead, Test Manager or QA Lead capacity.
• Experience building complex test frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in test automation.
• Strong Python and shell scripting experience.
• Experience in profiling and benchmarking.
• Experience in different levels of testing, e.g. module, system, end-to-end, HW/SW-in-the-loop tests.
• Strong knowledge of QA processes and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical leadership skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels.
• Ability to lead technical activities, coordinate testing tasks and provide guidance to team members.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Prefer system testing experience in automotive or similar.
• Good to have experience in embedded development.
• Good knowledge of safety standards (ISO 26262).
• Preferred: ISTQB Certification (minimum foundation level).
• Automotive knowledge of ADAS, perception or parking.
• CI/CD knowledge and familiarity with Gerrit workflow.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Polarion.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, MISRA and automotive software development processes.
• Experience with AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience working within Agile/SAFe environments.
• Experience working with global, cross-functional development teams.

Details

• Work time: 6 PM to 3 AM.
• Location: Bangalore, India.