Visteon Corporation is hiring: Principal Software Validation Engineer - Audio In

Job Description

Join Visteon as a Principal Software Validation Engineer - Audio Infotainment. We are in the midst of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place.

Visteon is a technology leader in automotive electronics dedicated to creating a more enjoyable, connected and safe driving experience. Our platforms leverage proven, scalable hardware and software solutions that enable the digital, electric and autonomous evolution of our global automotive customers.

Role Overview

The Principal Software Validation Engineer - Audio Infotainment will drive the quality of a product by performing testing in the early stages of software development with maximum coverage, making it efficient and repeatable through automation with minimal supervision.

Key Objectives:

• Understand and interpret software requirements for optimal testability.
• Create, execute, and automate test plans across various components and features.
• Manage test environment, infrastructure, and defect tracking.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage and alignment with DevOps strategy.
• Develop and implement quality reports and maintain categorized test suites.
• Automate testing processes for wider coverage and efficiency.
• Define reusable test scenarios and contribute to test-driven development.
• Lead and mentor junior members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Test automation coverage: Target 70% (Year 1), 80% (Year 2).
• Defect escape rate from testing: Target 20% reduction (Year 1), 30% reduction (Year 2).
• Team member development: Target 80% positive feedback on mentorship and guidance (Year 1), 90% (Year 2).

Qualifications and Skills

Requirements:

• Engineering degree (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years in automotive software development & testing
• SDLC knowledge
• UI Automation expertise (Selenium, Robot, Appium)
• Multi-project management experience
• Strong domain & feature knowledge
• Scripting & framework expertise (Python, Capl)
• DevOps familiarity (tools & processes)
• Continuous improvement & build process experience.
• Agile/Scrum understanding.
• Solution-oriented, critical thinking from a testing perspective
• Expert in requirement analysis

Key Behaviors:

• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Resilience
• Result Orientation
• Visteon values and beliefs

Visteon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.