Senior Software Automation Engineer

At Garmin we create products that are designed indoors for outdoor activities. We do this to enable our customers to make the most of their time spent pursuing their passions.

We are a global company with offices in the US, Europe and Asia. In these centers, we carry out the various stages of product development, from initial concept to mass production of ready-to-sell units. We embrace a vertically integrated business model with strategic design, manufacturing, distribution, sales and support centers around the world to maximize our value to customers..

Garmin continues to advance automotive OEM solutions by delivering high-quality software for next-generation infotainment and embedded vehicle systems. Please discover more here

Currently, in our Cluj office, we are looking for a Senior Software Automation Engineer who will modernize and maintain critical engineering tools while contributing to the development of scalable automation framework used across our testing organizations.

This role requires both strong C++ (to develop C++ based tools) and Python (for ongoing automation framework development, script creation, and test implementation).

Responsabilities

• Maintain, refactor an existing based C++ tool used in production for testing automotive embedded devices. Implement new tools based on internal requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain the internal Python automation framework and tools used by automation engineers and system testers.
• Develop automated test scripts from requirements or manual test procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing needs and deliver scalable, adaptable tooling solutions.
• Support and configure HIL/SIL environments for infotainment and embedded systems testing.

• Strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) fundamentals.
• Solid experience in C++, including including tool development, refactoring or migrating legacy codebases.
• Proficiency in Python, including tool development, automation frameworks, or test scripting.
• Demonstrated experience building, maintaining, and scaling engineering or testing tools.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies and integrate new solutions into existing embedded systems.
• 5+ years of experience in automated testing, test framework development, or tooling for embedded engineering teams.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• English proficiency.

Would be a plus:

• Experience with automotive development and testing environments or automation in embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet.
• Experience with CAPL, Vector tools, or other automotive testing tool chains.
• Background with embedded production environments and related tooling or in HIL/SIL automation or infotainment systems.

Benefits to enhance your experience:

• 24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at Garmin and compensation for legal holidays.
• Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses.
• Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities.
• Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more).
• Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance.
• Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events).
• Meal tickets.

Yours exclusively when part of our team:

• Significant discount for Garmin products.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Contribution to the retirement plan (Pillar 3).
• Garmin products available for testing and borrowing.
• A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more).
• Other benefits which we invite you to discover along the recruitment process.

Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.