Experienced Smart Device Integration(SDI), Telematics and Navigation Test Engineer

Job descriptionAbout the roleWe are seeking a Smart Device Integration (SDI), Telematics & Navigation Test Engineer to join our dynamic global team working on cutting-edge infotainment, telematics, and navigation systems. This role is more than validation, it’s about bridging smartphones, vehicles, and cloud platforms seamlessly while collaborating daily with on-site teams in Europe. You’ll be an integral part of one unified global engineering unit, contributing to the future of connected mobility within a culture built on trust, curiosity, and teamwork. As part of our project team, you will help shape the technologies of the future for leading automotive OEMs.How you’ll make an impact- Validate Smart Device Integration (SDI) features including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and connected telematics services.- Perform end-to-end testing across infotainment, navigation, and telematics domains — ensuring smooth connectivity, GPS precision, and data consistency between smartphones, ECUs, and backend systems.- Reproducing and analysing complex error patterns and creating tickets for them.- Validate navigation and map features such as route calculation, live traffic, dynamic rerouting, and GPS accuracy across multiple devices and OS versions.- Test native navigation systems alongside projected apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze.- Analyse logs, CAN traces, and communication packets using tools such as CANoe, Wireshark, ADB, and diagnostic toolsets.- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and architects in Europe to reproduce issues, perform root cause analysis, and validate fixes.- Maintain high-quality documentation, ensuring all results and defects are traceable in tools like JIRA or Polarion.- Contribute to continuous improvement in test automation, data analytics, and efficiency and drive innovation across teams.What will make you a great fit- You thrive in multicultural, collaborative environments, working as a trusted partner across time zones.- Approach challenges with curiosity, ownership, and structured problem-solving.- Value quality, empathy, and teamwork as much as technical precision.- Communicate clearly and constructively, always building bridges between remote and on-site teams.- Reliable and structured, ensure test quality, traceability, and ownership of outcomes.What is in it for you- Work alongside experienced engineers shaping the future of connected mobility.- Be part of an inclusive, respectful, and growth-oriented culture that values both skill and empathy.- Gain exposure to global engineering practices and real-world vehicle test environments through remote collaboration.- Access to continuous development opportunities, mentoring, and technical workshops.- A workplace where your ideas, curiosity, and human values matter as much as your technical expertise.What you bring and buildMust-have- Between 5-10 years of experience in infotainment, telematics, or navigation-system validation.- Hands-on expertise with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, GPS/Navigation testing, and Connected Vehicle Telematics.- Strong understanding of vehicle–backend communication, OTA updates, and connected services.- Working knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, and mobile data connectivity protocols.- Proficiency in tools like JIRA / ALM / Polarion, Android Studio Logcat, iOS Console, Wireshark, CANoe / CANalyzer, and GPS trace analysers.- Experience with functional and regression testing aligned with ISTQB or ASPICE frameworks.- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent).- Excellent English communication skills and proactive collaboration across global teams.Nice to have- Experience working with premium OEM infotainment or telematics platforms.- Familiarity with map data validation (HERE, TomTom, Google, Apple Maps).- Exposure to GPS signal simulation and test automation frameworks (Python, ADB, Appium).- Understanding of diagnostic and coding tools in connected vehicle systems.- ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent.- Working knowledge of German language