Career at Pioneer India

Test Lead – Automotive Solutions

8-10Yrs+ | Not Disclosed

BGLR

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee end-to-end testing and vehicle compatibility validation for automotive solution products. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in automotive software testing, with expertise in test automation, system validation, and troubleshooting. This role involves working closely with hardware, software, cloud, and mobile application teams, ensuring seamless product performance and compliance with industry standards.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Test Coordination & Execution
    • Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple domains, including hardware, software, mechanical, cloud/backend, mobile applications, and vehicle compatibility.
    • Oversee end-to-end feature testing, OTA testing, compatibility testing, and device functionality validation for multiple projects and customers.
    • Ensure timely test execution, result analysis, and report publication.
  • Test Automation & Debugging
    • Experience with test automation frameworks (Python preferred) is an added advantage.
    • Analyze logs and investigate issues reported during testing or by customers as part of RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) or Field Application Engineering.
    • Provide live debugging support for new feature development and change requests.
  • System Testing & Validation
    • Conduct full system testing of firmware before every factory or maintenance release, including:
      • KPI and performance validation
      • Security, power management, and state management testing based on ignition states
      • GPS, sensor, and vehicle function validation
    • Plan, track, execute, and report on vehicle compatibility testing.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirement Analysis
    • Work closely with Business Analysts/Product Owners for products in development and maintenance phases.
    • Gather and analyse new requirements and change requests, ensuring alignment with stakeholders from device, cloud, app, and web portal teams.
    • Categorize requirements into Must-Have, Should-Have, Could-Have, and Would-Have for effort estimation.
    • Update test cases and test suites to accommodate evolving product changes.
  • Customer & Field Support
    • Act as the interface between the test team and Program Management.
    • Support technical demos and live debugging sessions for new customers.
    • Provide on-site test support, including vehicle drive tests, critical product launches, and customer escalations analysis.
    • Job requires ~30% travel to customer and ODM partner locations.

Key Qualifications & Skills::

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
  • 8–10 years of software testing experience, with at least 2 years in a Test Lead role.
  • Strong understanding of automotive product validation and system testing methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with vehicle compatibility testing.
  • Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary test teams and engaging with Program Management.
  • Willingness to provide on-ground support for in-vehicle testing and critical launches.
  • Valid driving license and vehicle driving skills.
  • Experience with automotive product validation (e.g., Dashcams, Telematics devices).
  • Familiarity with CAN simulation tools and test automation frameworks.
  • Experience in working with different Automotive OEMs.