Software Engineer, Test

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world.

Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

The Staff Software Engineer, Test is responsible for designing, implementing, and validating software for CARIAD’s next-generation automated driving systems. This role applies strong knowledge of embedded systems, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines to design and implement automated test scripts, execute comprehensive test plans, analyze validation results, and improve software quality, performance, and reliability within assigned systems and programs.

The Staff Software Engineer, Test collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams across assigned programs and platforms to contribute to the innovation and evolution of software‑driven automotive experiences.

• Design and implement automated test frameworks for assigned automated driving programs.
• Improve scalable, reusable, and efficient automation frameworks for large‑scale infotainment systems.
• Apply established testing best practices and contribute improvements based on program needs.
• Influence software development processes by integrating cutting‑edge testing methodologies.
• Design and oversee the development of robust test automation pipelines in CI/CD environments.
• Ensure automation solutions integrate cleanly with existing CI/CD pipelines for assigned teams.
• Optimize test execution pipelines for efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Evaluate and implement AI‑assisted testing techniques where applicable within program scope.

• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including software, hardware, and program management teams.
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in architectural discussions related to test and validation for assigned systems.

• Track and analyze quality metrics to assess test effectiveness and inform improvements.
• Drive initiatives to improve defect detection, test coverage, and software reliability.
• Advocate for and implement automated test planning, execution, and reporting processes.

• Validate Automated Driving Systems, ensuring functionality for parking, safety and driving systems across various levels of automation.
• Conduct tests on public roads and proving grounds, vehicle electronics, and other related domains.

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including design specification, build procedure, test reports, bug description, root cause and solution description, user guides, and release notes.

• Analytical and debugging skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance within assigned projects through collaboration and code/test reviews.
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions related to assigned systems.
• Collaborate and work with multiple teams across geographies and time zones.

• Strong background in testing automated driving systems including scenario based testing.
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, DOIP, and Ethernet, and their impact on automated driving systems.
• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and data‑driven analytics.
• Experience in implementing and executing vehicle‑level test approaches aligned with established development and validation workflows.
• Experience in developing…