Staff System Test Automation Engineer, AI

Sonatus is looking for an experienced Staff System Test Engineer with deep expertise in AI testing to lead quality efforts across AI-driven embedded and cloud-connected systems. This role centers on validating AI model testing, deployment, monitoring, and test automation within innovative automotive and cloud environments. This is a hybrid role where you must come into our Sunnyvale HQ office 3 days a week. You will be reporting to our Senior Manager, Engineering (QA Automation - Vehicle).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with diverse teams to define testing strategies for challenging and innovative projects; Develop and execute detailed test plans using both automated and manual testing; Triage integration issues, replicate problems, and assist in identifying root causes and solutions; Escalate potential issues (Software, Hardware, Resources) to the Project Manager/Executive team; Track testing activities, ensuring clear alignment across key stakeholders; Identify areas for improvement in test coverage and methodology, providing valuable suggestions; Act as the gatekeeper for each release, representing the voice of customers and providing constructive feedback; Work with the development team to orchestrate AI model deployment, testing, and scoring

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other related fields required; Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software in data centers, networking, security, cloud services, or the automotive industry; Minimum 1+ year of experience with AI model development and testing; Proficient in test methodologies with experience in system-level testing of physical devices; Familiarity with Linux command line and proficiency in shell scripting; Familiarity with Quality Assurance for Cloud Platform developed on private and public Cloud Infrastructure; Strong expertise in AI fundamentals, neural networks, and model deployment and ML flow; Strong experience in E2E testing of cloud-controlled / monitored embedded products; Ability to review and challenge product requirements, design, and functional specifications; Proficient in developing, reviewing, and modifying Python scripts to enhance test coverage; Experience with designing and implementing test tools for AI/ML automation and deployment; Familiarity with common test frameworks such as PyTest, Playwright, Behave, or similar; Proficiency in JIRA, Jenkins, or similar tools

Nice to have

MS in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields; Familiarity with test tools in the data analytics space

Benefits

Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision); Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program; Retirement plan (401k); Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D); Unlimited paid time off per year, 14+ paid holidays; Hybrid office work arrangement; Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days; Wellness benefit allowance; Phone & Internet reimbursement; Computer Accessory Allowance