At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive software validation and test reliability across innovative development platforms.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge tech company focused on embedded systems and automation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on automation and efficiency in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on platform reliability and work with advanced technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in software validation and proficiency in Python; C/C++ knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly skilled contractor to drive software validation, test reliability, and data-quality initiatives across our development vehicle platforms. This role is instrumental in ensuring the integrity of our development-embedded systems. You will work at the intersection of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, automated pipelines, and release-readiness evidence to improve confidence in our platform's deployment capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Test Integrity & Triage: Execute and support validation activities across diverse development platforms with different hardware and software configurations. Triage of test and pipeline failures to distinguish between genuine firmware defects and issues rooted in bench hardware, tooling, or infrastructure. Identify recurring failure themes to improve system-wide debugging efficiency. Collaborate with internal software and platform teams to expand test coverage and reduce manual investigation overhead.
- Tooling & Automation: Develop and refine automation scripts, dashboards, and operational runbooks to scale validation workflows. Enhance test reliability across Hardware-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, Model-in-the-loop. Support data-quality validation checks, including logging, MCAP, offload, and ingest processes.
Professional Profile
- Core Competencies: Proven experience in software validation, test automation, or reliability engineering within complex systems.
- Systems Debugging: Comfortable navigating CI/CD pipelines, Linux-based environments, and distributed test infrastructure.
- Programming: Proficiency in Python, understanding of C/C++ a plus.
- Operational Mindset: Ability to pick up context quickly in ambiguous environments and document processes clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in HIL, embedded systems, robotics, or automotive validation.
- Familiarity with sensor data validation and observability/monitoring workflows.
- Experience building lightweight internal tools or triage dashboards.
Defining Success
- Efficiency: A measurable reduction in the time required for pipeline failure triage.
- Clarity: Increased visibility into pipeline health and ownership through structured reporting.
- Confidence: Enhanced validation evidence that directly supports platform and release-readiness milestones.
- Scalability: A reduction in manual effort through the implementation of repeatable automation and runbooks.
Platform Validation & Reliability Engineer (Latam) in London employer: Alcor
As a Platform Validation & Reliability Engineer, you will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, working in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. Our company offers competitive benefits, a strong focus on work-life balance, and unique opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology in the heart of Latam, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
