System Test Automation Engineer
Core
Build robust, reusable automation for system-level verification and validation of embedded software and hardware in autonomous driving systems.
Role type
Senior IC system test automation engineer (HIL)
Builds
Automated verification frameworks, HIL replay tests, and CI/CD-integrated test workflows for L2+ to L4 autonomous driving stacks.
Domain
Autonomous driving / Embedded systems / Automotive safety
Required skills
Python, pytest, HIL testing (dSPACE, Vector, Xylon), CAN/Ethernet/GMSL interfaces, ISO 26262/ASPICE/SOTIF standards, CI/CD (GitLab CI, Buildkite, Bazel), Jama, Xray, Grafana, Looker, Datadog, Jira
Preferred skills
Agentic AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code), Euro NCAP protocols, UN R171/ISO/SAE 21434/UN R155, version control (Git)
Responsibilities
Develop automation for system functionality tests at component, integration, and system levels; Lead root-cause investigations for test failures; Analyse test results and report findings; Optimise CI/CD-integrated test workflows; Review and create risk assessments; Develop traceability dashboards and define quality metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/cf7dee5e-25cf-4284-8435-cfbcae4deb9c-system-test-automation-engineer-at-wayve)
