Manager, LiDAR Testing and Automotive Compliance
BangaloreFull-TimeManagerQA / Testing
What you'll be doing:
- Define and own the firmware test strategy for automotive LiDAR products across development and production phases
- Establish test coverage, KPIs, quality gates, and release criteria
- Collaborate with Functional Safety, Systems, and Quality teams to address compliance gaps
- Promote best practices in documentation, reviews, and technical excellence
- Develop, implement, and optimize test strategies and plans for automotive software, including functional, regression, performance, diagnostic, and security testing.
- Maintain a detailed understanding of the automotive industry’s regulatory and safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, ASPICE) and ensure the team is compliant.
- Act as the primary testing and compliance interface for customers, auditors, and suppliers
- Collaborate with project managers to define project scopes, schedules, and resource allocations, ensuring timely and successful project deliveries.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
What you have:
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Strong proficiency in Python and C++ programming and relevant libraries/frameworks for test automation.
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices, unit and integration testing, and version control.
- Previous experience in leading and managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving results.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Nice to have:
- Strong knowledge of automotive testing standards and frameworks, such as ISO 26262, ASPICE, AUTOSAR, etc.
- Deep understanding of automotive software systems, including embedded systems, ADAS, infotainment, or electric vehicle control software.
- Experience with Jama requirements management software (or equivalent)
- Exposure to HIL/SIL/MIL test environments
- Familiarity with CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, and diagnostic protocols
