Data and Automation Engineer - Software Testing

Inside the Role

As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing software test capabilities for complex vehicle and platform systems. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable test workflows and automation solutions that improve test coverage, efficiency, and insight across the software development lifecycle. This role emphasizes system-level thinking, software-driven test orchestration, and close collaboration with feature, system, and platform teams to enable high-quality software delivery.
This position operates within the Software Verification and Release organization and supports global vehicle platforms and programs.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA  

• Design, develop, and maintain software-driven test workflows supporting system, integration, and regression testing

• Develop intelligent test orchestration and automation frameworks that improve execution efficiency, diagnostics, and failure analysis

• Collaborate with feature owners, system engineers, and test infrastructure teams to translate requirements into robust, repeatable test solutions

• Enable data-driven test execution, including automated result evaluation, trend analysis, and actionable reporting

• Support continuous improvement of test environments such as HiL, SiL, virtual validation, and lab-based systems

• Troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues using structured root cause analysis

• Contribute to test strategy definition, including test concepts, coverage models, and quality metrics

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and peers

• Drive small to mid-sized technical initiatives independently, coordinating across multiple stakeholders

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5–8 years of relevant experience in software testing, system integration, or test automation, is required.

• Strong programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, C/C++, or similar) applied to test development and automation

• Experience designing modular, maintainable software components for test frameworks or tooling

• Understanding of software development lifecycles and how testing integrates across development phases

• Familiarity with vehicle networks and distributed systems (e.g., CAN, Automotive Ethernet, diagnostics)

• Experience working with test environments such as HiL, SiL, virtual platforms, or lab-based systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex system interactions

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across teams

• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, validation, and platform teams

• Clear and structured communication of technical topics to diverse audiences

• Self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset

• Comfortable operating in environments with evolving requirements and technical ambiguity

• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have  

• Experience with large-scale or distributed test execution environments

• Exposure to model-based testing, simulation, or virtual validation workflows

• Experience improving test efficiency through automation, abstraction, or adaptive test logic

• Familiarity with DevOps-style practices applied to testing (CI pipelines, automated validation, tooling integration)

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.