In-Vehicle Infotainment QA Engineer

Kforce is seeking an In-Vehicle Infotainment QA Engineer in Palo Alto, CA. This role requires a hands-on systems integration engineer with strong software and automotive experience. The engineer will lead the end-to-end integration of IVI software stack components, including embedded platforms, multimedia, middleware, and user-facing applications. Responsibilities include designing test benches, defining and executing test plans, automating test cases, and debugging complex software and hardware issues, ensuring a cohesive and reliable product.

Must Have

• Spearhead end-to-end integration of the IVI software stack
• Design, build, and maintain integration test benches and in-vehicle instrumentation
• Define and execute subsystem test plans; Convert manual tests into automated test cases
• Architect, automate, and execute stability, stress, and performance tests for IVI software
• Debug and root-cause complex issues spanning software, hardware, and cross-ECU communications
• Serve as the primary bridge between software engineering and vehicle validation teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive software development solutions
• 5+ years of experience integrating and testing complex software systems
• Strong grasp of software testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Experience using bug tracking systems like Jira
• Track record of successfully debugging complex software and system problems
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Good to Have

• Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience testing automotive infotainment systems or other complex embedded systems
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
• Experience working with specific infotainment operating systems (Android Automotive, Linux) or graphical user interface toolkits
• Experience with performance testing concepts and automating performance checks

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Kforce has a client that is seeking an In-Vehicle Infotainment QA Engineer in Palo Alto, CA. Summary: Our client is looking for a hands-on systems integration engineer with a solid mix of software expertise and automotive experience. As a Systems Integration Engineer for Automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), you will own the end-to-end integration of embedded platforms, middleware, multimedia, and user-facing apps, transforming individual subsystems into a cohesive product. You will need strong technical skills, a versatile system-level mindset for problem-solving, and the ability to deliver dependable, fully integrated hardware-software systems in close collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Duties Include:

• Spearhead end-to-end integration of the IVI software stack, including embedded platform, multimedia, middleware, and user-facing applications
• Design, build, and maintain integration test benches and in-vehicle instrumentation for testing, logging, and debugging
• Define and execute subsystem test plans on benches, HILs, lab cars, and prototype vehicles; Convert manual tests into automated test cases
• Architect, automate, and execute stability, stress, and performance tests to ensure system reliability for IVI software
• Debug and root-cause complex issues spanning software, hardware, and cross-ECU communications, driving timely fixes back to development
• Serve as the primary bridge between software engineering and vehicle validation teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive software development solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 5+ years of experience integrating and testing complex software systems
• A strong grasp of software testing methodologies, different types of testing, and quality assurance processes
• Experience working with version control systems, like Git
• Familiarity with the concepts and tools used in CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Experience using bug tracking systems like Jira
• A track record of successfully debugging complex software and system problems
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a sharp eye for detail
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills - you can clearly explain technical concepts and work effectively across teams

Even better, you may have:

• A Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
• Experience testing automotive infotainment systems or other complex embedded systems
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing or testing directly on physical automotive hardware or vehicles
• Experience working with specific infotainment operating systems (like Android Automotive, Linux) or graphical user interface toolkits
• Experience with performance testing concepts and automating performance checks