We are looking for a Vehicle Level Test Engineer - Android Automotive to validate HMI applications and headless services in real vehicle environments and production-like setups . This role is critical in ensuring that features validated in controlled environments perform consistently when integrated with the full vehicle ecosystem, including Tier-1 systems, vehicle signals, and connected services . You will focus on end-to-end validation, system stability, and cross-application impact analysis to ensure production readiness. Key Responsibilities Vehicle-Level Testing & Validation Perform rigorous testing of Android Automotive HMI applications and headless services on: Actual vehicles Vehicle simulators / HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups Validate real-world scenarios including: Driving conditions Network variability (offline/online transitions) Vehicle state changes (ignition, charging, etc.) Test Case Design & Coverage Design and execute detailed test cases covering: Functional scenarios Non-functional scenarios (performance, stability, reliability) Edge cases across vehicle conditions and user interactions Ensure comprehensive coverage across IVI features and ecosystem integrations Ecosystem & Integration Validation Validate integration with: Tier-1 components and middleware Vehicle signals (CAN/LIN) and telematics systems Connected services and dependent applications Ensure that new features or fixes do not break existing applications or system behavior Cross-Environment Consistency Compare and validate builds across: Development (DEV) Quality Assurance (QA) Production (PROD) Ensure zero or minimal delta between standalone testing and integrated Tier-1 environments Identify and resolve discrepancies across environments Defect Analysis & Reporting Identify, log, and track vehicle-level defects and integration issues Perform root cause analysis for issues spanning multiple system layers Share detailed test reports including: Test coverage and execution status Defect trends and severity Integration and performance observations Collaboration & Validation Support Work closely with: HMI developers and QA teams Android framework and platform teams Tier-1 suppliers and integration partners Support release validation, sign-off activities, and production readiness checks Required Skills & Expertise Automotive Testing Strong experience in vehicle-level testing and validation Experience working with real vehicles, HIL setups, and simulators Deep understanding of automotive testing methodologies Android Automotive (AAOS) Experience testing Android Automotive HMI and IVI systems Understanding of: System services and headless applications Multi-layer architecture (App Framework HAL) Vehicle Systems & Integration Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN) Experience with vehicle signals, diagnostics, and telematics integration Familiarity with Tier-1 ecosystem and middleware integration Debugging & Analysis Strong debugging skills using: ADB, Logcat, Dumpsys Ability to analyze cross-layer issues involving apps, framework, and vehicle systems Test Management & Reporting Experience in test case management tools (JIRA, TestRail, etc.) Strong documentation skills for detailed reporting and traceability Good to Have Experience with automation tools for vehicle-level validation Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and release validation workflows Exposure to performance testing in real vehicle environments Understanding of OTA updates and release lifecycle in automotive Familiarity with multi-display systems (Cluster, IVI, HUD) Key Metrics of Success High defect detection rate at vehicle integration level Minimal production defects post-release Consistency across DEV, QA, and PROD environments Reduction in integration-related regressions Quality and clarity of test reports and insights What You'll Work On Validation of Android Automotive IVI systems in real vehicle environments End-to-end testing across HMI, system services, and vehicle integrations Ensuring production readiness for next-generation connected vehicle platforms Collaboration across OEM, Tier-1, and platform teams Skills Automotive Testing / Validation with strong exposure to Android Automotive and vehicle-level testing