Automotive Embedded Test Automation Lead

Overview

Expleo is the home of bold and reliable minds. With more than 50 years of experience in developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems, Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 30 countries.

Our efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace in India have earned us some key recognitions:

• 'Great Place to Work' certification for building a supportive, engaging environment.
• 'Progressive Place to Work,' by ET Now, for our dedication to innovation and inclusive workplace policies.
• 'Best Organizations for Women,' by ET Now, for empowering women by providing equal opportunities, supporting professional development and promoting inclusive leadership.

The Embedded Automotive Test Automation Senior Engineer or lead is responsible for designing and developing automated test solutions for embedded automotive systems. This role ensures high-quality software delivery through robust test strategies, hands-on validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The engineer will focus on automation frameworks, test execution, defect analysis, and continuous improvement, particularly in domains such as BCM / EV / ADAS / Telematics and Connected Car technologies

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for embedded automotive software using Python / JScript etc.
• Lead the development and enhancement of automation frameworks tailored for Automotive Embedded Systems using AI/ML, Gen AI
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution
• Develop, review, and update test plans, test cases, and test procedures for embedded systems
• Stay updated with advancements in AI testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies to provide technical leadership
• Utilize open-source tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, RestAssured) for web, API, and AI-specific testing
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, promoting a quality-first mindset and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing in AI projects

Essential skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in test automation, with a focus on AI/ML or Data Science applications
• Strong programming skills in Python (mandatory), Java, or C++
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Experience with Communication protocols i.e., CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, XCP, SOME I/P
• Prior experience with Automotive Sub-Systems like, Exterior Light / Interior Light / Chassis / ADAS / Connected Vehicles.

Desired skills

• Experience testing Gen AI, LLMs, or NLP applications
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience

• Minimum of 7+ years of automotive experience with specialized in Test Automation

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
• Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers’ customers.