Senior Validation Engineer

Senior Validation Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, India
Company: Epiroc Mining India Private Ltd
Department: Research and Development

Join our dynamic and innovative Research & Development team at Epiroc, a leader in mining technology, as a Senior Validation Engineer. This pivotal technical role focuses on ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms through comprehensive end-to-end validation processes.

About the Role

As a Senior Validation Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and executing validation and verification strategies that guarantee release-ready, high-quality software for advanced SDV platforms. Your expertise will directly influence the performance and dependability of cutting-edge autonomous and connected vehicle technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust software validation and verification strategies tailored for SDV platforms, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational quality benchmarks.
• Design, create, and maintain automated test frameworks and comprehensive regression test suites that cover a wide range of testing dimensions, including functional, integration, performance, and system testing.
• Validate critical software components such as middleware, applications, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and platform services to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence.
• Analyze software defects thoroughly, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional development teams to drive timely resolutions.
• Establish and optimize test automation pipelines within continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) environments to promote continuous quality monitoring and rapid feedback cycles.
• Support and coordinate vehicle-level testing and deployment validation activities, ensuring that software meets real-world operational demands and safety requirements.
• Prepare detailed validation reports and quality metrics that inform release decisions, contributing to transparent and data-driven quality assurance processes.

Required Competencies, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software validation, testing, or quality engineering within complex technical environments.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, quality processes, and best practices that ensure high reliability and robustness.
• Proven experience with Python-based test automation frameworks, enabling efficient creation and execution of automated tests.
• Solid knowledge of Linux operating systems and debugging tools, facilitating effective testing and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience working in CI/CD environments and familiarity with test automation pipeline integration.
• Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, and Ethernet, essential for testing in automotive system contexts.
• Analytical skills to interpret software logs, analyze performance metrics, and diagnose integration issues to uphold system integrity.

Behaviors for Success

• Demonstrates ownership over end-to-end validation processes, maintaining a vigilant focus on quality and reliability.
• Collaborates seamlessly across teams, fostering constructive communication and joint problem-solving to meet release deadlines.
• Employs data-driven approaches to identify risks proactively and validate system performance effectively.
• Advocates for test automation and continuous process improvement, enhancing efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards.

Why Work With Us?

At Epiroc, you will contribute to the quality and reliability of next-generation SDV platforms that shape the future of autonomous and connected vehicles. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact software quality on a large scale while engaging with innovative technologies in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Our Corporate Units value diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where each team member can thrive and grow professionally. We provide opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, a culture that values continuous learning, and a chance to be part of mission-critical projects that advance industry standards.

Mission

Enable safe, reliable, and release-ready SDV software through validation excellence, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety for our customers worldwide.