Senior Automotive Software Tester (QA Engineer, QA QC)

We are looking for a Senior Automotive Software Tester / QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience in software testing, including solid hands-on experience in automotive software projects.In this role, you will own testing activities end to end, define test strategies, ensure adequate test coverage, and drive overall product quality. You will work closely with PMs, developers, system engineers, and customers, and support continuous improvement of QA processes while mentoring junior testers.[Operational Direction] In the short term, the focus is on thorough and efficient manual testing to ensure software stability and vehicle integration quality. In the mid-to-long term, we plan to progressively introduce automated testing to improve test coverage, repeatability, and overall testing efficiency.Responsibilities:Test Ownership & StrategyAnalyze requirements, system design, and risksDefine test strategy, test plans, and test scopeDesign and maintain high-quality test casesEnsure sufficient test coverage for features and releasesExecution & Quality ControlPerform and coordinate manual and automated testingLead regression and system testingReview defect reports and ensure quality standardsDrive root cause analysis for recurring issuesAutomotive & ProcessApply automotive standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262 – if applicable)Coordinate testing on real vehicles, simulators, or HW setupsCollaborate closely with PMs, developers, system engineers, and customersLeadership & MentoringMentor junior testers and review their workProvide input to process improvements and QA best practicesReport quality status, risks, and release readiness to stakeholde