Infotainment Software Test Engineer

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose 

The Infotainment Software Test Engineer will be responsible for planning, conducting and reviewing testing activities to ensure the correct operation of the vehicle infotainment systems and driver Apps.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• Plan, Develop and execute test cases for infotainment systems and driver apps
• Specify and plan installation of test equipment and facilities
• Develop scripts to automate the User Interface
• Verify all infotainment related features and functions before software is deployed to customer vehicles
• Create Test to requirements coverage matrix for infotainment features
• Automation of test cases and test environment to achieve “lights out” testing
• Support debug of software issues at HIL bench and vehicle level
• Support testing across all vehicle areas
• Find software bugs through manual testing, automated scripting and report investigation

Required Experience 

• Bachelors degree in Software engineering, Electrical/Electronic engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in automotive electronics including, Navigation systems, phone connectivity, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radio and Multimedia
• Experience with major operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS)
• Good understanding of infotainment related use cases/user stores for vehicle app, navigation, comfort, Productivity, Entertainment from OEMs
• Capable of carrying out wiring/debugging HIL issues
• Experience working in Polarion and JIRA
• Experience with low-level and high-level programming languages (C/C++ and Python preferred)

Preferred Experience  

• OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience
• Experience with HIL tools such as Dspace/NI/Tracetronic ECUTEST/Vector CANoe
• SW testing certifications  

Travel Requirements

• List any travel requirements for the role: None

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use. (Confirm with hiring manager that lifting requirements are not greater for this role.)

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions