Test Framework Developer- Polestar

Are you a Python developer with a passion for clean code, smart automation, and a dad joke to start your day

At Polestars Software Factory, we are a team of engineers who build the tools and frameworks that empower R&D teams to deliver high-quality embedded and off-board software at speed and with reliability.

We believe in collaboration, collective ownership, and a bit of fun!

Are you a Test Framework Developer with at least 5 years of relevant experience who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to shape scalable, reusable test automation solutionsThen we would love to hear from you.

What we do in Software Factory at R&D, Polestar:

We enable multiple teams within R&D to develop, test, and deliver on board embedded software and off board applications

We take an "automation first approach, aiming to limit work in progress and streamline the flow of value in the delivery pipeline.

We develop services that foster Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing of Software to improve delivery velocity and build-in quality.

We develop test automation solutions that are scalable and reusable across multiple R&D domains and projects.

Your role in Software Factory:

Have a good sense of humor - we begin our daily stand up by telling a dad joke.

Collaborate with product owner, software developers, and test engineers to understand test automation requirements

Develop reusable components for Software Test Engineers who automate tests in Vector CANoe and IPG CarMaker.

Design and develop features/modules that aggregate to a scalable test framework distributed as a wheel package.

Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and documentation.

Support CI/CD integration for automated test execution.

Required skills at an intermediate to advanced level:

Write clean, efficient, and idiomatic Python code following Pythonic principles and best practices

OOD and OOP in Python with a keen eye for code quality

Python virtual environments and dependency management

Python project packaging and distribution

Unit, Integration, and E2E testing to ensure software reliability

Git version control system

Analytical skills to solve complex problems

Oral and written communication in English

Collaboration in a multicultural environment

Preferred skills at basic to intermediate level:

Integrate Python with COM server interfaces (Vector CANoe, IPG CarMaker) to automate automotive testing workflows.

Robot Framework and custom keyword development using Python.

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments.

Automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).