Software Test Engineer (Telematics)

TL;DR

Software Test Engineer (Telematics): Developing and executing comprehensive test plans for hirify.global’s connectivity suite, ensuring seamless integration between vehicle hardware and cloud services. Focus on validating Telematics Control Units (TCU) and ECUs, API interfaces, data flow, and over-the-air (OTA) updates for reliability, security, and performance.

Location: Garden Grove, CA

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company focused on transforming the industry with a first-of-its-kind EV platform.

What you will do

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for Telematics and Infotainment systems.
• Validate Telematics Control Units (TCU) and ECUs functionality, including cellular connectivity and GPS accuracy.
• Test cloud-based interactions using APIs to verify data transmission and storage.
• Design and maintain automated test frameworks using Python and Pytest.
• Monitor and analyze vehicle bus traffic using tools like Vector CANoe or Intrepid Vehicle Spy.
• Work with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to simulate real-world conditions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years in automotive software testing, specifically with TCUs or ECUs.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting.
• Strong understanding of automotive networks (CAN/CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet) and internet protocols (MQTT, HTTPS, JSON, REST APIs).
• Experience testing cloud-based interactions or IoT devices.
• Familiarity with requirements management (Polarion, JIRA) and version control (Git).

Nice to have

• Experience with OTA (Over-the-Air) update validation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards for connected vehicles.
• Experience with Linux/Android Automotive operating systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered.
• Early-stage Stock Options and Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA).
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave, plus an Annual Vacation Bonus.
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits.
• Cell Phone Stipend and Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens.