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About the role
We are looking for a Vehicle Level Test Engineer – Android Automotive to validate HMI applications and headless services in real vehicle environments and production-like setups . This role is critical in ensuring that features validated in controlled environments perform consistently when integrated with the full vehicle ecosystem, including Tier-1 systems, vehicle signals, and connected services . You will focus on end-to-end validation, system stability, and cross-application impact analysis to ensure production readiness.
Key Responsibilities Vehicle-Level Testing & Validation
Perform rigorous testing of Android Automotive HMI applications and headless services on:
Actual vehicles Vehicle simulators / HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups
Validate real-world scenarios including:
Driving conditions Network variability (offline/online transitions) Vehicle state changes (ignition, charging, etc.)
Test Case Design & Coverage
Design and execute detailed test cases covering:
Functional scenarios Non-functional scenarios (performance, stability, reliability) Edge cases across vehicle conditions and user interactions
Ensure comprehensive coverage across IVI features and ecosystem integrations
Ecosystem & Integration Validation
Validate integration with:
Tier-1 components and middleware Vehicle signals (CAN/LIN) and telematics systems Connected services and dependent applications
Ensure that new features or fixes do not break existing applications or system behavior
Cross-Environment Consistency
Compare and validate builds across:
Development (DEV) Quality Assurance (QA) Production (PROD)
Ensure zero or minimal delta between standalone testing and integrated Tier-1 environments Identify and resolve discrepancies across environments
Defect Analysis & Reporting
Identify, log, and track vehicle-level defects and integration issues Perform root cause analysis for issues spanning multiple system layers Share detailed test reports including:
Test coverage and execution status Defect trends and severity Integration and performance observations
Collaboration & Validation Support
Work closely with:
HMI developers and QA teams Android framework and platform teams Tier-1 suppliers and integration partners
Support release validation, sign-off activities, and production readiness checks
Required Skills & Expertise Automotive Testing
Strong experience in vehicle-level testing and validation Experience working with real vehicles, HIL setups, and simulators Deep understanding of automotive testing methodologies
Android Automotive (AAOS)
Experience testing Android Automotive HMI and IVI systems Understanding of:
System services and headless applications Multi-layer architecture (App → Framework → HAL)
Vehicle Systems & Integration
Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN) Experience with vehicle signals, diagnostics, and telematics integration Familiarity with Tier-1 ecosystem and middleware integration
Debugging & Analysis
Strong debugging skills using:
ADB, Logcat, Dumpsys
Ability to analyze cross-layer issues involving apps, framework, and vehicle systems
Test Management & Reporting
Experience in test case management tools (JIRA, TestRail, etc.) Strong documentation skills for detailed reporting and traceability
Good to Have
Experience with automation tools for vehicle-level validation Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and release validation workflows Exposure to performance testing in real vehicle environments Understanding of OTA updates and release lifecycle in automotive Familiarity with multi-display systems (Cluster, IVI, HUD)
Key Metrics of Success
High defect detection rate at vehicle integration level Minimal production defects post-release Consistency across DEV, QA, and PROD environments Reduction in integration-related regressions Quality and clarity of test reports and insights
What You’ll Work On
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Validation of Android Automotive IVI systems in real vehicle environments End-to-end testing across HMI, system services, and vehicle integrations Ensuring production readiness for next-generation connected vehicle platforms Collaboration across OEM, Tier-1, and platform teams
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Automotive Testing / Validation with strong exposure to Android Automotive and vehicle-level testing
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