À propos de ce poste Sr. Software Engineer in Test chez NIO
JOB DESCRIPTION
About NIO
NIO is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users.
NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures and sells premium smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service, or BaaS, as well as its proprietary autonomous driving technologies and Autonomous Driving as a Service, or ADaaS.
NIO’s product portfolio consists of the ES8, a six-seater smart electric flagship SUV, the ES7 (or the EL7), a mid-large five-seater smart electric SUV, the ES6, a five-seater all-round smart electric SUV, the EC7, a five-seater smart electric flagship coupe SUV, the EC6, a five-seater smart electric coupe SUV, the ET7, a smart electric flagship sedan, and the ET5, a mid-size smart electric sedan.
About the Position
You will work closely with cross-functional SCRUM teams, contributing to both software validation frameworks and hardware-based testing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute automated test suites for OS foundation layers and hypervisor components.
- Build and enhance scalable test frameworks to improve coverage, efficiency, and debugging capabilities.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins-based) for automated validation, regression, and nightly test execution.
- Set up and manage hardware validation environments, including board bring-up, flashing, logging, and remote execution.
- Collaborate with SCRUM teams (development, system, and safety) to ensure delivery of high-quality, functionally safe software.
- Create and maintain test specifications, validation plans, and user documentation for test tools and environments.
- Analyze failures from CI/CD runs, identify root causes, and drive debugging and issue resolution.
- Support long-duration, stress, and reliability testing across multiple platforms.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, automation coverage, and test infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in test design and automation for embedded systems.
- Strong programming skills in:
- Python
- C/C++
- Bash scripting
- Hands-on experience with:
- Jenkins pipelines (CI/CD automation)
- Git-based version control workflows
- Experience working with hardware setups (board-level testing, logs, debugging tools).
- Solid understanding of test automation frameworks and debugging methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.
- Strong ownership mindset with a focus on quality and customer impact.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working Experience with one or more operating systems:
- Linux OS internals
- FreeRTOS
- SafeRTOS
- Experience with virtualization technologies:
- KVM
- QEMU
- Experience with containerization and DevOps tools:
- Docker
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI
- Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
- Experience with automotive and networking protocols:
- Ethernet, TCP/IP
- CAN / LIN networks
- Exposure to stress and reliability tools (e.g., stress-ng) is a plus.
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $143,200.00 - $186,000.00.Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only. It does not include discretionary bonus, equity, or benefits.
Benefits:
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time NIO employee, you are eligible for the following benefits on the first day you join NIO:
Anthem Blue Cross, HSA, and Kaiser HMO medical plans with $0 for Employee Only Coverage.
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plan. Both provide options with a $0 paycheck contribution covering you and your eligible dependents.
Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Anthem Blue Cross medical plan
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with Brokerage Link option
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time
13 Paid Holidays a year
Paid Parental Leave for first 8 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)
Paid Disability Leave for first 6 weeks at full pay (eligible after 90 days of employment with NIO)
Voluntary benefits including: Voluntary Life and AD&D options for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependent child(ren), pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Mobile Cell Phone Credit
Free lunch and snacks
Onsite gym
Employee discounts and perks program
