The Opportunity: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. This is a hybrid role where you must come into our Sunnyvale HQ office 3 days a week. You will be reporting to our Senior Manager, Engineering (QA Automation - Vehicle).
Role and Responsibility:- 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.
Qualifications:- 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.
Sunnyvale HQ Benefits & Perks Offered:
- Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
- Retirement plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Unlimited paid time off per year, 14+ paid holidays
- Hybrid office work arrangement
- Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
- Wellness benefit allowance
- Phone & Internet reimbursement
- Computer Accessory Allowance