Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company whose software products and solutions help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With over four million vehicles already on the road with top global OEM brands, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of automotive digital transformation. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.
Are you a highly skilled and motivated Automation System Test Engineer seeking an exciting opportunity for professional growth? We are in an accelerated growth phase and inviting accomplished professionals like you to be part of our dynamic team. As a key member of our cross-functional team overseeing the entire software development life cycle, you will engage with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative projects from conception to deployment.
Responsibilities:- Collaborate with diverse teams to define testing strategies for challenging and innovative projects.
- Develop and execute detailed test plans using a combination of automation and manual testing.
- Triage integration issues, replicate problems, and assist in identifying root causes and solutions.
- Escalate potential issues (Software, Hardware, Resources) to the Project Manager/Executive team.
- Track testing activities, ensuring clear alignment across key stakeholders
- Identify areas for improvement in test coverage and methodology, providing valuable suggestions.
- Act as the gatekeeper for each release, representing the voice of customers and providing constructive feedback.
- Bachelor’s degree (MS preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in embedded software in data centers, networking, security, cloud services, or the automotive industry.
- Proficient in test methodologies with experience in system-level testing of physical devices.
- Familiarity with the Linux command line and proficiency in shell scripting.
- Familiarity with Quality Assurance for the Cloud Platform developed on private and public Cloud Infrastructure.
- Strong experience in E2E testing of cloud-controlled / monitored embedded products.
- Strong networking fundamentals, coupled with cybersecurity experience.
- Ability to review and challenge product requirements, design, and functional specifications.
- Strong experience in developing, reviewing, and modifying Python scripts to enhance test coverage.
- Experience with designing and implementing test tools for automation.
- Familiarity with common test frameworks such as PyTest, Playwright, Behave, or similar.
- Experience with test tools like Vector CANoe, VehicleSpy, PEAK, Spirent, IXIA, or similar products.
- Proficiency in JIRA, Jenkins, or similar tools.
- Expertise in working with Linux OS
- Basic understanding of object-oriented concepts
- Understanding of OSI networking layers 1, 2, and 3, like MAC, VLAN, IP, UDP, TCP
- Experience with networking fundamentals like ACLs, QoS
- Experience with tools such as Wireshark, Docker, and Git
Sonatus is a tight-knit team aligned around a unified vision. You can expect a strong engineering-oriented culture that focuses on building the best products and solutions for our customers. We embrace equality and diversity in all regards because respect is ingrained in our every fiber. Other benefits Sonatus offers include:
- Stock option plan
- Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Unlimited paid time off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Free food & snacks in office
The posted salary range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate of what Sonatus ("Company") could reasonably expect to pay for a base salary for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The Company reserves the right to modify this range in the future, as needed, as market conditions change.
Top Skills
What We Do
Sonatus accelerates the development of software-defined vehicles to enable the digital transformation of the automotive industry. It enables OEMs to build vehicles that can be updated with new features and functionality throughout their entire lifetimes – without requiring new software development. Leveraging extensive software-defined expertise, the company compresses decades of digital innovation into scalable vehicle and cloud software solutions, empowering OEMs to innovate faster, reduce complexity and costs, and become more agile. Sonatus’ award-winning Digital Dynamics™ Vehicle Platform is currently in-market in Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.
Why Work With Us
Working at Sonatus means collaborating with top-tier engineers and industry leaders to shape the future of connected, intelligent mobility. With a dynamic and fast-paced environment, Sonatus offers opportunities for growth, creativity, and making a real impact in the evolution of modern vehicles.
Gallery
Sonatus Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Sonatus has a hybrid working model where employees come to our Sunnyvale HQ on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday to collaborate with others in person.
