Job Description

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide.

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf.

We are currently hiring a Software Automation Tester to join our Vehicle Engineering Team in Lisbon.

Who are we?

The Vehicle Engineering team plays a key role in shaping the future of data-driven vehicle development and validation. Our mission is to bridge the gap between hardware, software, and data, enabling safer and more efficient vehicles through advanced engineering and testing. Vehicle Engineering ensures the highest standards of quality and functionality in every vehicle system we interact with.

What will your responsabilities be?

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases using CAPL (Vector environment).
• Adapt and extend existing test cases provided by third parties (for example CARIAD) to meet project-specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks for ECU and gateway testing.
• Perform automated testing for UDS diagnostics and network communication (CAN/CAN-FD).
• Work with Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer for test execution and analysis.
• Ensure high timing accuracy (millisecond-level precision) in automated test execution.
• Support testing activities across ECU integration and system validation phases.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, testing, integration).
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results.

What requirements are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/Software Engineering (with a focus on Embedded Systems), Mechatronics, Control and Automation Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 2–4+ years of experience in automotive software testing.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies for embedded systems and SiL testing.
• Hands-on experience with HiL systems (e.g., dSPACE, Vector) for BMS and steering applications.
• Python knowledge for test automation and scripting.
• Experience with the C programming language, particularly in a context relevant to static analysis tools like Astree or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CAN and CAN-FD communication protocols.
• Familiarity with Vector tools (CANoe, CANape) and test automation tools (ECU-TEST).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for test data management and analysis.
• Understanding of battery diagnostics, state estimation, and thermal management (for BMS).
• Familiarity with steering assistance, redundancy, and fail-safe mechanisms.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and ASPICE-compliant test processes.
• Experience with test management tools (Polarion, Jenkins, Jira).

What We Can Offer

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work hours and hybrid model

Attractive workspace

Employee health care and life insurance

Social benefits and several discounts

Trainings and professional career development

Ref: Level A