Staff System Test Automation Engineer, Sonatus
A.I.
$148.5-204k
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
Cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles
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Cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$148.5-204k
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate automotive innovation.
Role
Who you are
- A bachelor’s degree (MS preferred) in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other related fields is required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software in data centers, networking, security, cloud services, or the automotive industry, and minimum 1+ year of experience with AI model development and testing
- Proficient in test methodologies with experience in system-level testing of physical devices
- Familiarity with the Linux command line and proficiency in shell scripting
- Familiarity with Quality Assurance for the Cloud Platform developed on private and public Cloud Infrastructure
- Strong expertise in AI fundamentals, neural networks, and model deployment and ML flow
- Strong experience in E2E testing of cloud-controlled / monitored embedded products
- Review and challenge product requirements, design, and functional specifications
- Proficient in developing, reviewing, and modifying Python scripts to enhance test coverage
- Experience with designing and implementing test tools for AI/ML automation and deployment
- Familiarity with common test frameworks such as PyTest, Playwright, Behave, or similar
- Familiarity with test tools in the data analytics space is a plus
- Proficiency in JIRA, Jenkins, or similar tools
What the job involves
- Sonatus is looking for an experienced Staff System Test Engineer with deep expertise in AI testing to lead quality efforts across AI-driven embedded and cloud-connected systems. This role centers on validating AI model testing, deployment, monitoring, and test automation within innovative automotive and cloud environments
- You will be reporting to our Senior Manager, Engineering (QA Automation - Vehicle)
- Collaborate with diverse teams to define testing strategies for challenging and innovative projects
- Develop and execute detailed test plans using both automated and manual testing
- Triage integration issues, replicate problems, and assist in identifying root causes and solutions
- Escalate potential issues (Software, Hardware, Resources) to the Project Manager/Executive team
- Track testing activities, ensuring clear alignment across key stakeholders
- Identify areas for improvement in test coverage and methodology, providing valuable suggestions
- Act as the gatekeeper for each release, representing the voice of customers and providing constructive feedback
- Work with the development team to orchestrate AI model deployment, testing, and scoring
Our take
Software-defined vehicles represent the biggest innovation in automobiles for decades, but there are large obstacles in the way of their growth. The software that defines such vehicles requires over-the-air (OTA) updates and other forms of maintenance, which can quickly become a time-consuming and resource-intensive process.
Sonatus develops cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles, providing a platform called Digital Dynamics that empowers automakers to harness vehicle data, add feature updates, diagnose problems, and maintain vehicle infrastructure wirelessly and in real time. The company achieves its flexibility through cloud-empowered data infrastructure, no-code software solutions, and working closely with clients.
Whilst the company faces competition from other IoT vehicle software companies, Sonatus shows great potential to compete through its all-in-one approach. This has earned it impressive funding, which supports further development and the increase of production volume, as well as the company's expansion into the Japanese market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2022
$75m
SERIES A
Jul 2021
$35m
SERIES A
Total funding: $110m
Company benefits
- Stock option program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive benefits with generous allowance
- Free in-office food & snacks!
Company HQ
Sunnyvale, CA
Leadership
Jeffrey Chou
(Co-Founder & CEO)Experience as Senior Director of Engineering for Nuova Systems. Founder of Diamanti, where they were CEO and now serve as a Board Member.
Yu Fang
(Co-Founder & CTO/CPO)Head of Mobile Engineering for NAUTO from 2016 to 2018. Experience as CTO of CARDFREE.
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