Applied Intuition
OTA/Cloud Validation Engineer - New Grad (2027)
$90K–$115K
Sunnyvale · On-site · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ year of experience in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027.
About the job
Validates over-the-air software updates on automotive ECUs and vehicles using test cases, automation, and hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle test environments.
What you'll do
- Design and execute OTA tests covering download, installation, reboot, and rollback; investigate failures and verify fixes.
- Write and maintain Python test automation, and help set up and maintain HIL and vehicle-integration environments.
- Document test cases and results, maintain requirements traceability, and collaborate with software and systems teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating by December 2026 or Summer 2027.
- Basic Python programming skills and familiarity with the Linux command line.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; interest in embedded systems and automotive software testing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet; familiarity with Vector CANoe, PCAN, Jira, or Polarion.
- Experience with embedded Linux, Android, or QNX; SAE/FSAE engineering projects or Git experience.
Pay
$90K – $115K (base salary)
Tools
Python, Linux, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, Vector CANoe, PCAN, Git
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