Principal Architect - Testing Lead

Principal Architect - Testing (Lead)

About the Role

In this you will define and lead the overall test strategy, architecture, and automation framework for embedded C++ software powering next-generation automotive audio amplifier systems. This includes ensuring ASPICE-compliant testing processes, optimizing test efficiency through automation, and guiding teams to deliver high-quality audio software that meets stringent automotive standards. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and reliability of amplifier applications within the car audio ecosystem.

What You Will Do

• Define and drive the overall test strategy (manual and automated) and architecture for embedded C++ software in automotive audio amplifier platforms.
• Establish and maintain ASPICE-compliant testing processes (SWE.4SWE.6), ensuring integration with system engineering and software development workflows.
• Architect and standardize the test framework, tools, and infrastructure across integration and system validation levels.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and verification using ASPICE-compliant methods and tools (e.g., DOORS, DNG).
• Collaborate with system, software, and hardware architects to define end-to-end validation approaches.
• Define the automation strategy, including selection of technologies, scripting languages, and frameworks (e.g., GoogleTest or custom Python/C++ solutions).
• Lead the implementation of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and audio test benches for amplifier and signal chain validation.
• Oversee test data management, metrics, dashboards, and continuous integration pipelines (e.g., Bamboo CI) for automated regression testing.
• Guide teams in test coverage analysis, risk-based testing, and defect prevention techniques.
• Mentor and support test engineers across global teams in applying ASPICE and automotive software quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of test methodologies and contribute to achieving ASPICE Level 2 process compliance.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 10-14 years of experience in embedded software testing, including 3–5 years in an automotive environment.
• Hands-on experience with audio measurement tools (Audio Precision, MATLAB, LabVIEW) for amplifier validation.
• Proven experience in implementing and auditing ASPICE testing processes (SWE.4–SWE.6), ideally contributing to ASPICE Level 2 assessments.
• Strong expertise in test automation, CI/CD integration, and scripting (Python preferred).
• Hands-on experience with HIL systems, test benches, and validation of automotive communication interfaces (CAN, A2B).
• Familiarity with test management and traceability tools such as DOORS, DNG, or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of AUTOSAR architectures.
• Excellent leadership, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to bridge gaps between development, testing, and process management teams.
• Skilled in articulating technical concepts to geographically distributed teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile-Scrum methodologies.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of ASPICE tool qualification, test process audits, or supplier assessments.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum or Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments for embedded software delivery.
• Deep understanding of embedded C++ software architecture, real-time operating systems, and audio/DSP systems.
• Contributions to process improvement initiatives targeting ASPICE Level 2 or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to define frameworks, mentor teams, and foster a quality-driven culture in cross-functional environments.
• Participation in defining global test architecture roadmaps across multiple product lines.