Introduction:

This exciting opportunity with NVIDIA centers on their DriveOS automotive operating system—technology at the heart of next-generation self-driving and advanced driver assistance systems. As a Test Developer and Automation Engineer, the selected candidate will define and refine the testing and automation strategies ensuring high quality, reliability, and seamless deployment of NVIDIA’s automotive platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft comprehensive test strategies and plans for new and existing features in DriveOS.
• Design, implement, and enhance automated testing frameworks to streamline QA processes and ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams to align real-world customer scenarios and technical requirements.
• Debug, analyze, and resolve issues in system, embedded, and automotive contexts; lead root-cause investigations.
• Mentor team members; foster innovation and excellence in QA, testing, and automation.
• Engage with global, cross-functional NVIDIA teams to ensure world-class quality and user experience in self-driving product lines.

Key Technical Skills:

Python, automation frameworks, embedded systems testing, Linux and/or QNX, C/C++ code comprehension, AI coding assistants, QA process optimization.

Requirements:

• B.E / B.Tech / MS / MCA or equivalent
• 4+ years in software development/testing, preferably in embedded/linux/automotive
• Experience with embedded testing and ability to write Python code from scratch
• Understanding of Linux or QNX, with ability to read and comprehend C/C++
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants and automation libraries/tools
• Strong analytical, teamwork, and interpersonal skills; passion for autonomous vehicles

Preferred:

• Automotive or autonomous driving domain expertise
• Deep Linux kernel knowledge, multimedia/graphics systems exposure
• Familiarity with automotive standards (ISO 26262, industry-standard I/Os)
• LLM/GenAI knowledge