Cloud API & Mobile Test Automation Engineer; Automotive Job Palo Alto area,California USA,Software Development

Job Title:

Cloud API & Mobile Test Automation Engineer (Automotive)

Location:

Palo alto, CA.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud API & Mobile Test Automation Engineer to join our Automotive Connected Services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for mobile applications and cloud-based services. This role involves validating cloud APIs, integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring the quality and reliability of connected vehicle ecosystems across multiple testing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks for iOS and Android applications.
Perform comprehensive cloud API testing
, including functional, integration, regression, and performance validation.
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid software delivery.
Execute testing across multiple environments, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups
, test benches, and full vehicle validation environments.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve cross-platform data flow and connectivity issues involving mobile applications, cloud services, and vehicle systems.
Collaborate with software developers, cloud engineers, and product teams to ensure end-to-end quality of connected services.
Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, and quality assurance best practices.
Analyze test results, generate reports, and drive continuous improvements in test coverage and automation efficiency.
Support release validation activities and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience in mobile test automation for Android and iOS platforms.
Strong understanding of API testing using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI, or similar.
Proficiency in automation scripting using languages such as Java, Python, or Kotlin
.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, or Azure Dev Ops.
Knowledge of cloud platforms and connected services architectures.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the Automotive domain
, particularly connected vehicle services.
Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.
Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols and telematics systems.
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Zephyr, or Test Rail.
Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Key Skills

Mobile Test Automation (iOS & Android)
API Testing & Validation
Cloud Services Testing
CI/CD Integration
Test Framework Development
HIL & Vehicle Testing
Cross-Platform Debugging
Quality Assurance Strategy
Automation Scripting (Java/Python/Kotlin)
Agile Development Practices