Staff Quality Engineer - Linux

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Mountain View, CA
Hybrid
285K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
The Role
The Staff Product Validation Engineer is responsible for defining and leading corporate software strategies for new technologies, providing technical leadership, leading integration and verification testing, and ensuring best practices across software teams while serving as a Subject Matter Expert.
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Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum.
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Staff Quality Engineer with a strong background in Linux environments and a focus on security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans and strategies to ensure the quality and security with a focus on automation.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Linux applications and security features.
  • Conduct security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance checks.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify testing requirements and establish quality benchmarks.
  • Automate test processes and frameworks to improve efficiency and accuracy in testing.
  • Identify, document, and track defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the design and implementation of secure coding practices.
  • Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in QA and Linux security.
  • Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing methodologies and tools.


Additional Description
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 9+ years of experience in QA engineering, with a focus on Linux environments, automation.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
  • Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
  • Proficient in scripting languages (Python) for automation.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.


Preferred qualification:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in QA engineering, with a focus on Linux environments, automation.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
  • Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
  • Proficient in scripting languages (Python) for automation.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Compensation:
    • The expected base compensation for this role is: $186,000- $285,300. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
    • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits:
    • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.


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