Regular test automation (python, automotive) (guadalajara)

project description

we are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient qa automation engineer to join our dedicated testing team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and high-quality delivery of software products for our client, a prominent american multinational automaker.

this position offers a challenging and dynamic environment within a multicultural international team, demanding strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach.

responsibilities

• design, develop, and execute robust automated test scenarios on a daily basis, utilizing python as the primary scripting language.
• framework management: actively contribute to a new and maintain the existing automation frameworks.
• ensure comprehensive test coverage by writing detailed test scenarios.
• engage in specialized testing of automotive systems, including validation of in‑vehicle components.
• work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners within the scrum framework, actively participating in sprint planning and daily stand‑ups.

mandatory skills

• prior work with embedded or automotive systems, especially in the context of multi‑ecu scenarios.
• proven experience developing, debugging, and maintaining python code for automated testing.
• advanced debugging and troubleshooting abilities across both code and test execution environments, including stepping through python scripts, analyzing logs, and resolving issues in automated pipelines for automotive test bench integration.
• hands‑on experience with testing of adas features such as camera, parking assist, and driving assistance modules.
• proficient in using visual studio code (vscode) with relevant extensions (python, cucumber, copilot).
• experience managing python virtual environments and dependencies.
• proficient with git for version control and jfrog artifactory for artifact management in a collaborative, automated test environment.
• ability to read and follow technical documentation in english.
• strong communication skills for collaboration with developers, testers.
• exposure to automotive communication protocols (e.g., can, lin, ethernet).

nice‑to‑have skills

• experience with test automation for automotive multimedia, connectivity, and driver‑assistance features.
• hands‑on expertise with modern test automation frameworks, especially those supporting behavior‑driven development (bdd) and keyword‑driven testing.
• skilled in translating requirements and gherkin scenarios into robust, executable automation logic.
• ability to analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot both hand‑written and ai‑generated python test scripts for reliability and maintainability.
• experience integrating automated tests with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (hil) and software‑in‑the‑loop (sil) benches via industry‑standard apis (such as asam hil).
• experience with requirements gap analysis, traceability, and coverage reporting for adas or other safety‑critical automotive systems.

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